LAUSANNE, Switzerland, November 8. WITH two stops complete, Peter Marshall and Jessica Hardy of the United States are in the overall points leads for the grand prize at the end of the World Cup circuit.
Marshall is in a slight lead over South Africa's Roland Schoeman, 47-45, while South Africa's Cameron van der Burgh sits third with 41 points.
Meanwhile, Hardy has a bit stronger of a lead over Sweden's Therese Alshammar, 85-78, among the women. Australia's Marieke Guehrer is a distant third with 56 points.
Provisional leaders of the World Cup after the 2nd meet:
MEN
Swimmer Country Points
1. Peter Marshall USA 47
2. Roland Schoeman RSA 45
3. Cameron van der Burgh RSA 41
WOMEN
Swimmer Country Points
1. Jessica Hardy USA 85
2. Therese Alshammar SWE 78
3. Marieke Guehrer AUS 56