As a 17-year-old kid, people put you on this podium, and it seems like you're just a source of entertainment for people. I felt like I was swimming for other people and they'd never be satisfied. — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
I don't want to end up leaving the sport early or hating it because I didn't give myself time to respect the water and… — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
It can be a scary thought to do something that's never been done before. — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
I swear every day I love it more and more. If you want to go 47.0 in a 100 free and you're 47.1, you… — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
I'm trying to show that it doesn't matter where you are from, even a little town like Green Cove. You can make it. — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
I don't think I'm 'the guy' in the sport of swimming, but people want to label me as 'the guy.' — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
This sport was a lot more fun when no one knew my name, to be honest. — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
It's not my goal to beat anybody in particular, it's about achieving what I think my potential is. — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
For me, it's about swimming faster. Anything that's not pertaining to swimming faster is irrelevant to me. — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
I don't think anyone will ever be able to perfect the sport, and that's kind of what I love about it. You're always chasing… — Caeleb Dressel Copy Share Image
