Even Record-Setting Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Is Miserable at the Olympics

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The stressed 24-year-old Caeleb Dressel won five gold medals, but said he is “over swimming” for now thanks to the pressure and stress.

Published Aug. 1 2021 10:59AM EDT

2021-08-01T035253Z_1625906364_SP1EH81086P7Y_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-SWM-M-4X100MMD-FNL_uex7rv — Carl Recine via Reuters

Sprint swimmer Caeleb Dressel has become the fourth American to win five gold medals in a single Olympic games, elevating him to the heights of champions Michael

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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Even Record-Setting Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Is Miserable at the Olympics

The stressed 24-year-old Caeleb Dressel won five gold medals, but said he is “over swimming” for now thanks to the pressure and stress.

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Barbie Latza Nadeau