WATCH: Caeleb Dressel Finally Clinches First Victory After Tokyo Olympics 2020; but Not Alone

Ever since Caeleb Dressel donned a stunning mustache, he couldn’t win. However, we can brush that jinx aside. He claimed his first victory at the Pro Swim Series in San Antonio. After going three races without a first-place finish, he is back to where he belongs. The five-time Olympic gold medalist won the 100-meters freestyle race, sharing his podium place with Andrej Barna.

Both of them clocked 49.13 seconds, tieing the race at the top. In addition to Shaine Casas grabbing the headlines, Dressel captured his first victory. Back at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he secured the 100-meters freestyle by setting an Olympic record. This triumph will be essential for his confidence.

Caeleb Dressel back on top

After starting the race from lane 1, his vertical jump gave him an edge. But his competitors closed in and ranked better than him during the first split. Barna clocked 23.37 in his first split followed by Maxime Rooney and Ryan Held. In the meantime, Dressel was in fourth with a split time of 23.56. Soon, Dressel gathered pace. With the majority of the waves hitting out in the first lane, Dressel’s raw power and closing ability helped him secure a first-place finish.

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He ended the race with a time of 49.13 as Barna maintained pace and tied the event. Ryan Held settled for the third position. Thus, for Dressel, he clocked a decisive victory.

The stunning swimmer is one of the best athletes in the world. His start of the blocks offers him a significant advantage over his other competitors. Earlier, he finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle, second in his signature 100-meter butterfly competition, as well as, a second-place finish in the 50-meters freestyle. He didn’t fail to disappoint. Heading to the 19th Fina World Championships, there is a unique angle developing in the pool.

Aiming for the 100-meters world record

The 19th Fina World Championships start on June 18th in Hungary. The fastest time that Dressel managed in the 100-meters freestyle competition is 46.96. The 13th Fina World Championships in 2009 saw Cesar Cielo Filho create the world record with a time of 46.91. Just behind by 0.05 seconds, the odds are on his side to make history in Hungary. During important meets, he regularly turns up to provide thrilling displays of swimming.

So many scripts will unfold at this year’s World Championships. Dressel is the best swimmer in the world right now. Winning five Olympic gold medals is not a straightforward task. Thus, do you think he can beat the 100-meters world record?

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