Duel in the Pool

Swimming’s Duel in the Pool Is More All-Star Weekend than Euro-Cup Final, and I Loved It

The rules changed on the fly, the rosters changed without warning, and we’re not really sure what the score is, but day two of Duel in the Pool was a hoot-and-a-half.

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No Duel in the Pool in 2017; “Could Return in the Future”

USA Swimming will not hold a Duel in the Pool event in 2017 “due to sponsorship changes,” a USA Swimming…

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USA Vs. Europe to Renew Duel in the Pool Battle in 2015 at IUPUI

The Duel in the Pool series will renew in 2015 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis.

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Simone Manuel from Clutch City

Simone Manuel, at only 17 years old, was put in a tough position on Saturday at the Duel in the Pool, but she rose to the occasion.

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Duel in the Pool 2013 Final Thoughts: The Outcome Didn’t Matter as Much as the Score

The 2013 Duel in the Pool was the most exciting edition of the meet yet. In fact, since the modern…

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Tom Shields Breaks the Third American Record of the Day in Glasgow

Tom Shields has been untouchable this weekend in Glasgow at the 2013 Duel in the Pool. Yesterday he made the…

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Michael McBroom Breaks 800 SCM American Record At Duel In The Pool

Michael McBroom, coming off of a great summer as a member of Team USA’s World Championship Team, is pulling in…

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Kevin Cordes Breaks American Record in Men’s 200 Breaststroke

Kevin Cordes now holds a third American Record, and his first over either meters course.

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Start Lists Posted for Day 1 of 2013 Duel in the Pool; More Scratches for Europe

World Record holder Katie Ledecky will swim the 400 free on the first day of the 2013 Duel in the Pool.

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2013 Duel in the Pool Breakdown: Men’s Sprints

Cullen Jones and the American men will look to capitalize on a thin European sprinting squad.

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Team USA Duel in the Pool Squad Gathers in Newark on Monday

Tyler Clary will be on his third Duel in the Pool team when the meet begins Friday in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Brown, Proud Among Last-Minute Additions to European Duel in the Pool Roster

After a mass of French swimmers scratched from the European Duel in the Pool roster last week, the European All-Stars…

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European Duel in the Pool Roster Decimated By French Scratches

A full 6 French swimmers have been scratched from the original Duel in the Pool roster, perhaps sinking their chances at winning this meet.

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2013 Duel in the Pool Breakdown: Women’s Sprints

Ranomi Kromowidjojo was crowned the fastest woman in the world in London and looks like a formidable obstacle for the U.S. team at the 2013 Duel.

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VIDEO: McBroom Drops 14:31 in the Mile, a Tune-up for Duel in the Pool

Former Texas star Michael McBroom dominated the men’s mile, going 14:31.73, a lifetime-best for the former NCAA champ.

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