Caeleb Dressel doubts the 2024 Olympics will be doping-free.
The seven-time gold-medal swimmer lacks trust in World Aquatics.
What happened?
World Aquatics faced criticism for handling 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for trimetazidine in 2021.
No repercussions were taken, sparking fierce debates.
Why it matters for Caeleb Dressel
Dressel's concerns come as swimming events start at the Paris Games, with Team China sending many of the same athletes.
Executive director Brent Nowicki aims to regain athletes' trust.
Caeleb Dressel stated, "I don't really think they've given us enough evidence to support them in how those cases were handled."
What comes next?
World Aquatics has conducted 2,958 tests on nearly 1,300 athletes since January 1, 2024, as reported by Sports Illustrated.
The average number of tests on the Chinese Olympic swimming team was 13, compared to six for the Americans and four for the Australians.
Brent Nowicki hopes to change Caeleb Dressel's mind by 2028, saying, "My goal and my hope is that his mind changes."
The 2024 Paris Olympics have sparked controversy, with Caeleb Dressel's comments adding to the debate.
And the issue remains a pressing concern for athletes and fans alike.
But Nowicki remains optimistic about regaining trust.
So the road to redemption begins, with World Aquatics facing a daunting task.
The Chinese swimming scandal has left a lasting impact, with 23 athletes testing positive for trimetazidine in 2021.
As the swimming events unfold, all eyes will be on Team China and World Aquatics' handling of the situation.