Gold medalist Caeleb Dressel invites Graham to his farm and training grounds in Florida for a candid conversation about the extreme highs and lows that come with Olympic fame, including why he had to step away from the pool following the Tokyo Games. Sports Illustrated’s 2021 “Athlete of the Year” discusses what he learns from studying exotic animals, shares why he avoids comparisons to Michael Phelps. Episode debuted nationwide in 2022.
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Episode debuted nationwide in 2022.
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0:00 Logbooks/Journaling
3:56 Obsessions and Hobbies
8:35 Relationship with Meghan
13:30 Growing up in Green Cove Springs
13:59 Sibling Rivalry and Support
17:37 Ellie the pet rat
20:00 Ms. McCool Impact
23:01 Parents Influence
24:03 Appalachian Trail with Siblings and Dad
25:28 Not making the 2012 Olympics Impact
34:50 Mental Health Struggles
41:25 Switching Coaches/Coach Troy Relationship
44:15 Olympic Delay Fallout
47:58 Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps Comparisons
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