ISSUE NO. 7 AUGUST 2018
EXPERT ADVICE THE “RIGHT” WAY TO PULL IN FREESTYLE
THE ODDS ARE IN YOUR FAVOR!
INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO IMPROVE YOUR SWIMMING SPEED
CAELEB DRESSEL SWIMMING SUPERSTAR, CAELEB DRESSEL, OFFICIALLY SIGNS DEAL WITH SPEEDO
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- The Lifeguard
SPEEDO USA, a division of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), today announced that two-time Olympic gold medalist, seven-time FINA World Championships gold medalist and competitive swimming phenom Caeleb Dressel has joined Team Speedo USA, marking his first endorsement since becoming a professional swimmer earlier this year.The swimming world has warmly welcomed Dressel to Team Speedo USA with a great deal of excitement...
Speedo has not released the terms of Dressel’s contract, yet. However, we can take a look at the market for hints. In June, Katie Ledecky signed a sponsorship deal with swimwear brand TYR, which was worth $7 million. Speedo’s executive, John, Graham expressed that Dressel would be receiving performance based incentives. In an interview with Yahoo Sport, Graham stated that...
“Caeleb is a star, plain and simple. Our goal with Team Speedo is to always build a complete, well-rounded roster of world-class swimmers who will embody Speedo in and out of the pool and connect with our fans across the country. The addition of Caeleb is certain to be part of that tradition, and we cannot wait to see how he grows and shines in our brand in the years to come.” — Speedo USA President John Graham.
“It’s a really good plan to incentivize him to be the best. We want to enhance the sport of swimming and give Caeleb every chance to achieve his dreams. It’s going to be a cool ride on the way to the Olympics.” — Speedo USA President, John Graham
Dressel is equally excited about joining the team... “Signing with Speedo USA has been a surreal first step in my professional career. The support of Speedo USA and my new Team Speedo USA teammates is going to be incredibly important as I train to reach my goals. I look forward to joining the ranks of the incredible athletes who have worn Speedo when it’s mattered most.” —Caeleb Dressel Photo Credit:Team USA
Specualtion is that Dressel will be a key component to the success of Team Speedo USA. Look out for him at the 2018 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Tokyo, Japan on August 9th to the 12th. Dressel is entered in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly, 100 breaststroke, 200 IM and the 200 free. Good luck Caeleb! 2018 PAN PAC ROSTER
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CAELEB DRESSEL: TEAM SPEEDO USA
Name: Caeleb Dressel
Sport: Swimming Event(s): 100m freestyle, 4x100m freestyle Height: 6-3 Weight: 190 DOB: 8/16/1996 Birthplace: Orange Park, Fla. Hometown: Green Cove Springs, Fla. High School: Clay High School (Green Cove Springs, Fla.) ‘14 College: University of Florida ‘18
Olympic Experience
Olympian (2016); Two-time Olympic medalist (2 gold) Rio 2016 Olympic Games, gold (4x100m free, 4x100m medley), 6th (100m free)
Other Career Highlights
2016 NCAA Championships, 1st (50-yard free, 100-yard free); 2nd (100-yard fly) 2015 NCAA Championships, 1st (50-yard free) 2015 U.S. Nationals, 1st (50m free, 100m free) 2013 FINA World Junior Championships, gold (100m free); silver (4x100m free, mixed 4x100m free); bronze (50m free, mixed 4x100m medley, 4x200 medley)
Personal
Son of Michael and Christina Dressel...Has three siblings, Tyler, Kaitlyn and Sherriden...Interests include boating, wake boarding and being outdoors...Named 2016 NCAA Co-Swimmer of the Year.
Photo Credit: Speedo USA
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