Caeleb Dressel & US Swimming Team Involved in Lawsuit Finally Get $4.6M Relief A 7-year-old lawsuit involving Caeleb Dressel and U.S. swimmers, starring ISL and World Aquatics finally been settled. Re

“ It’s officially happening! The International Swimming League is excited to announce our first event,” announced ISL via a press release. For many swimmers, it felt like more than just a competition; it was a chance to finally be recognized as professionals, not just Olympians waiting every four years for the spotlight. The ISL’s first season began in October 2019 with seven meets worldwide. Caeleb Dressel starred for the Cali Condors in the 19–20, setting short-course world records in the 50m freestyle (20.24) and 100m butterfly (47.78) while drawing sold-out crowds. But –

But the ISL faced strong opposition from World Aquatics (formerly FINA), which saw it as a competitor to its events. In 2018, World Aquatics urged member federations not to cooperate with ISL. That year, swimmers Ka