Summary
- Olympian Caeleb Dressel was shown relaxing at the Paris Olympics in an ice bath, watching clips of gameplay from Super Smash Bros.
- Dressel has shared his own enthusiasm for gaming in the past, regularly hosting Nintendo gaming nights for the U.S. Olympians.
- Dressel becomes the newest of multiple athletes to share their love for gaming and anime, joining popular competitors like Noah Lyles and Yared Nuguse.
A viral clip taken from the 2024 Paris Olympics shows nine-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel cooling down between matches with replays of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The 2024 Summer Olympics have seen no shortages of stories, both for their spectacular displays of athleticism and everything in-between. Fans of gaming have found everything from tributes to game franchises like Assassin's Creed to various athletes expressing their loves for different games throughout the event. Now, another Olympian has been revealed to be a particular fan of Super Smash Bros.
With gaming becoming a more common hobby among today's top athletes than ever, many Olympians have professed their fandom for different pop culture franchises. Olympic runner Noah Lyles has done everything from showing off classic Yu-Gi-Oh cards to mimicking Dragon Ball Z's iconic Kamehameha to pump up his fans. Middle-distance runner Yared Nuguse also shared his love for Nintendo's Splatoon franchise, making reference to the popular series on his Instagram account. Super Smash Bros has now become the next gaming juggernaut to make an appearance during this year's Olympics.
As reported by Dexerto, a recent clip from this year's Olympics broadcast shows nine-time gold medalist Caeleb Dressel watching matches of Super Smash Bros. The clip starts with Dresser relaxing in an ice bath and watching Super Smash Bros. Ultimate clips on his phone, appearing to skip around to watch the kills. Dressel had previously shared that the United States national team often plays Nintendo games together, with Super Smash Bros clearly being a popular choice. The clip also featured commentary by prolific rapper Snoop Dogg, also an avid gamer with plenty of video game appearances.
Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Watches Super Smash Bros. Between Matches
Dressel's candid clip from the Olympics comes as gaming and the Olympics are set to become even more intertwined in the near future. The International Olympic Committee officially confirmed the first Olympic eSports Games will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025, after a trial event had been held last year in the country. Games like Street Fighter 6 and Rocket League have been among several titles rumored to be featured as part of the competition. An official date for the Olympic gaming event has yet to be confirmed.
Celebrities and athletes sharing their love for gaming has become much more common throughout recent years, as many follow in the trend. Elon Musk has regularly expressed his appreciation for different gaming franchises, sharing details about his playthroughs of Elden Ring and recently controversially criticizing Assassin's Creed: Shadows. The previously mentioned Snoop Dogg even established a game studio with his son, publishing games through Fortnite's Unreal Editor. Olympian Caeleb Dressel is the newest notable name to share their love for gaming through their platform.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- December 7, 2018
- ESRB
- E for Everyone: Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
WHERE TO PLAY
Gaming icons clash in the ultimate brawl you can play anytime, anywhere! Smash rivals off the stage as new characters Simon Belmont and King K. Rool join Inkling, Ridley, and every fighter in Super Smash Bros. History. Enjoy enhanced speed and combat at new stages based on the Castlevania series, Super Mario Odyssey, and more!
Having trouble choosing a stage? Then select the Stage Morph option to transform one stage into another while battling—a series first! Plus, new echo fighters Dark Samus, Richter Belmont, and Chrom join the battle. Whether you play locally or online, savor the faster combat, new attacks, and new defensive options, like a perfect shield. Jam out to 900 different music compositions and go 1-on-1 with a friend, hold a 4-player free-for-all, kick it up to 8-player battles and more!
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- n/a
- Cross Save
- no
- Franchise
- Super Smash Bros.
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- no
- Platform(s)
- Switch
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
