Rosters have been announced for the 2017 USA vs. College Challenge, which will take place from October 21st-22nd in Los Angeles, California. Last year, the USA squad took on stars from the Big Ten. This season, however, they’ll battle with some of the top swimmers in the Pac-12.
Headlining for Team USA are Olympic gold medalists Ryan Murphy, Matt Grevers, Cody Miller, Jack Conger, Clark Smith, and Tom Shields. The women’s squad also features Olympic champions with Melanie Margalis and Lia Neal. We’ll see a lot of young talent competing for the USA women, as the roster features several high schoolers. That includes 2017 World Championship Team members Regan Smith and Dakota Luther.
The Pac-12 women’s team could be very tough to beat, with several Olympic and Worlds medalists. The star-studded group features sprint queen Simone Manuel and distance ace Katie Ledecky, as well as Kathleen Baker, Ella Eastin, and Abbey Weitzeil. The men’s squad is highlighted by Olympians Dylan Carter and Robert Glinta, as well as United States World Championship Team members Abrahm DeVine and True Sweetser.
TEAM USA ROSTER:
PAC-12 ROSTER:
US women had to dig deep to fill that roster…
Any video coverage?
Is there going to be another duel in the pool?
That’s a good question. I think Mutual of Omaha is no longer the sponsor. Did anyone else pick it up?
Some observations:
— I notice there are representatives from every school on the Pac-12 roster. Probably on purpose, right?
— Why only Pac 12 and not just collegiate swimmers in general vs. everyone else? I’m guessing costs (with geography) factor in. And a full blown collegiate squad with the likes of Commerford, King, Dressel, etc. would probably blow the “everyone else” team out of the water.
— Pac 12 rosters seems much much bigger. This likely means their folks will be more rested if swimming fewer events apiece; possible unfair advantage?
Last year was Big 10. Sadly it was not SEC’s year. Would have loved to see Dressel throw down some times.
No Hoffer?
Where is Santo?
They probably picked Dylan Carter over Santo because he’s slightly faster in SCY than Santo and a little more versatile. And they are best buds. It would have been nice to see them both make it. ?
Where’s Carsten Vissering
Who are the National team coaches?
Since this isn’t long course I think the college team has a better chance than people think….. On the men’s side at least
Have you seen team USA’s roster?
Team college can possibly beat Conger in the 200 fly probably not the 100, also team college will dominate the 100 free
I’m not sure if Quah Zheng Wen can beat Jack. I heard Jack has already swam around the same fimes as Schooling has this season (1:41)
Wen’s slowest 200 fly is a 1:40.44