Olympic swimmer Caeleb shared a close bond with his mentor and high school teacher Claire McCool. The blue scarf is the token of their relationship.
Claire McCool was a kind, friendly, and respected teacher and person.
She was a mentor to the Olympic swimmer Caeleb Dressel. She played an important part in his life and was an inspiration to him.
Who Was Caeleb Dressel Mentor Claire McCool?
Caeleb Dressel’s mentor Claire McCool was a well-loved and admired high school teacher.
Excellent read by @phillip_heilman on #Gators swimmer Caeleb Dressel and bond with Clay HS teacher Claire McCool. https://t.co/vBpAftsNyW
— Justin Barney (@JustinBarneyTV) March 14, 2016
She taught at Clay High and was one of the most loved teachers. Her students only had good things to say about her.
Further, the genial teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. She passed away on November 20, 2017.
Claire McCool was more than just a teacher to her students. She was their mentor, a teaching example, and friend to her students.
Caeleb was one of her students and held her in high regard. She was his mentor and he loved her dearly.
Claire’s name is currently popping up all over media after Caeleb shared the emotional story behind the memento he always carries with himself.
Caeleb Dressel Blue Scarf Story
Caeleb Dressel’s blue scarf story has touched everyone’s heart.
The swimmer recently won a gold medal in the 4 x 100m relay at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. He clutched a patterned blue scarf when he posed for a photo on the podium.
It is understood Caeleb has been carrying the bandana everywhere since 2017.
The blue scarf belonged to his former high school teacher and mentor, Claire McCool. After her death, her husband gave it as a gift to Caeleb.
The 24-year-old swimmer said the scarf was his most prized possession. He even wrote her name on his face for a championship to show his support for his as she battled breast cancer.
Dressel recalled her as the strongest woman he ever knew and credited much of his success to McCool.
La calma la encuentra en una bandana, un pañuelo estampado que perteneció a la más querida de sus profesoras del instituto, Claire McCool, muerta de cáncer en 2017. Caeleb Dressel acude al poyete de salida con la bandana, la huele, medita en cuclillas… @diegotorresro #Natacion pic.twitter.com/tIekxiuVjj
— Manuel Revilla (@ManuelRevilla57) July 27, 2019
Claire McCool Obituary: Family Photos & Death Cause
Claire McCool is survived by his husband and family. She died of complications from breast cancer.
Claire was a doting wife, loving mother, and a cherished friend. She was married to her husband Mike McCool and they were married for over forty years.
She had three children named Paige Salstrand, Mary Michael Charap, and Lowry Peaks. Also, she was a grandmother of seven grandkids before her death.
Friends and the community mourned her loss and a memorial service was held at Hibernia Baptist Church.
Claire McCool Instagram
Claire McCool could not be found on Instagram or any other networking application.
Her husband, Mike, had shared the news of her death on his Facebook page.