Caeleb Dressel returns to competition at the TYR Pro Swim Series from Indianapolis, starting June 18.
He will be joined by Katie Ledecky, a 14-time Olympic medalist, at the Indiana University Natatorium.
## What happened?
Caeleb Dressel switched coaches in the fall to former Florida coach Steve Jungbluth.
He did not compete at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.
## Why it matters for Caeleb Dressel
This event is the final meet before the U.S. National Championships from July 28-Aug. 2.
Dressel still holds the facility record for the 50m fly of 23.05 set at the 2017 national championship meet.
## What comes next?
The National Championships will be held in Irvine, Calif., from July 28-Aug. 2 across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN.
The Pan Pacific Swimming Championships will also return this year, with NBC Sports’ live coverage presented from Aug. 12-16.
Caeleb Dressel is a nine-time Olympic gold medalist.
He will be competing against other top swimmers, including Katie Grimes and Alex Walsh.
NBC Sports’ Jason Knapp will call the event, joined by three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines and reporter Nicole Auerbach.
The event will start on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
Live coverage will continue on Friday, June 19, at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
Katie Ledecky is the most decorated female swimmer of all time, with 14 Olympic medals and nine gold medals.
She has won four consecutive 800m freestyle gold medals, making her only the second swimmer after Michael Phelps to win the same individual event at four different Olympic Games.
Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky are two of the most accomplished swimmers of all time.
They will be competing in the TYR Pro Swim Series, which will be broadcast live on Peacock and NBCSN.
The Indiana University Natatorium has hosted multiple Olympic Trials and national championships throughout the years.
The facility has a rich history of hosting top swimming events.
Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky are expected to perform well at the event.
They will be joined by other top swimmers, including Olympic gold medalists Gretchen Walsh, Kate Douglass, Torri Huske, and Ryan Murphy.
The event will be an important test for Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky as they prepare for the U.S. National Championships.
Caeleb Dressel Returns to Competition at TYR Pro Swim Series
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