He was also a key part of the USA team that defeated Australia in the resumption of the Duel in the Pool series in 2022.

Ress competed as a member of the Cali Condors of the International Swimming League from 2019-2021 and looks forward to resumption of ISL in the near future.

He finished in 24.41 to set a new championship record and beat the past two Olympic Champions in the 100 meter backstroke, Matt Grevers and Ryan Murphy, in the process.

Ress ended his program with the 4×100 meter medley relay, where he led off Team USA in 53.31 en route to a gold medal.

[7] In 2019 he was a member of the inaugural International Swimming League representing the Cali Condors, who finished third place in the final match in Las Vegas, Nevada in December.