Caeleb Dressel has had quite a week at the SEC championships in Knoxville. He has twice split under 18 seconds for a 50 free and also won the individual 50 free in 18.46, a time no one else has ever surpassed. He won the 100 fly Thursday in 44.21, the fourth-fastest time in history.
On Friday, Dressel had the entire day off before he was to anchor Florida’s 400 medley relay. Entering the water in fifth place, he split a 40.43 and then held off Michael Chadwick to pick up the win for the Gators.
Afterwards, Dressel reacted to his week of quick swims and explained what tweak he made to his relay starts that he thinks has helped him go 17 twice at this meet. He also discussed the possibility of challenging former Bolles teammate Joseph Schooling in the 100 fly at the NCAA championships and explained if the SEC meet is any different after winning Olympic gold medals.
“Speed feels off” k. “Push your undies” totally stealing that Mackenzie Holden
“alot of room”
Like what…17.86 with alot of room and feeling off
Not the second fastest 100 fly in history but third. Tom shields and Joseph schooling are both faster. Also maybe clear up “teammate” schooling because they were teammates in high school not anymore
Total typos there, thanks! I had been saying fourth-fastest ever all day, so no idea why I wrote that.
Dressel’s fine PB :44.21 100 Fly NOT 2nd fastest in history; didn’t even move him up the list.
Sheilds :43.84; 2016
Schooling :44.01, 2016
Staab :44.18 (2009 — suited)
THEN Dressel, and he was already in this spot with his :44.40 from last spring.
And the “On Saturday, Dressel had the entire day off before he was to anchor Florida’s 400 Medley relay….” is a bit of a stretch since tomorrow is Saturday. SEC meet on unorthodox dates.
Right, thanks for those. Don’t know why I wrote second-fastest — I had been saying it correctly all day. As for the days of the week, having been on the road for days I have no clue what day it is anymore!
Ville Kallinen