Fans are concerned about what happened to Caeleb Dressel after he was spotted crying during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. During NBC’s broadcast of the event, the decorated Olympic gold medalist, known for his prowess in multiple swimming events including the butterfly and freestyle, was seen in tears following his all-day performance. Dressel has previously opened up about his struggles with mental health, including panic attacks and depression, throughout his career. Here’s an explanation of why Caleb Dressing cried during the 2024 Olympics.
Caeleb Dressel in tears after crushing Olympic night: 'A bit heartbreaking'
The reasons why Caleb Dressel cried on Friday, August 2, during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris were mainly his disappointing 13th place out of 16 competitors in the semi-final of the 100 meter butterfly and other problems earlier in the day.
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Before the 100m butterfly semifinals, Dressel swam in the men's 50m freestyle final, where he finished sixth on the podium. He also competed in the mixed 4x100m medley relay, in addition to the preliminary round for the 100m butterfly.
