Watch: Caeleb Dressel goes viral for crazy vertical jump

His vertical leap has been reported as topping out at either 43 or 41 inches, depending on the source.

Dressel’s impressive jumping ability can help propel him to great starts leaping into the pool in competitions. That is especially valuable for short-distance events, like the 50-meter freestyle, which he dominates.

Dressel’s vertical leap also compares favorably to that of many top NBA players.

Dressel is the world record holder in the 100-meter fly and holds an Olympic record in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle. Dressel was also part of the U.S.’ world record-setting team in the 4×100 medley. He probably would have had plenty of success in basketball or volleyball too. It’s no surprise that his elite athleticism has helped him join elite company.