A Look At the Australians Already Selected For the Duel in the Pool; Additional Names to Come

Swimming Australia Announces First Half of Squad to Race Against U.S. At Duel in the Pool

Swimming Australia has named the first half of the squad that will race against the United States next month when the Duel in the Pool is revitalized in Sydney. Thirteen athletes have already been selected for the competition, with Olympic champions Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown headlining the initial picks.

McKeon and McKeown powered Australia at the recent Commonwealth Games and will keep their summers active when they lead the Dolphins at the Duel in the Pool. The meet is scheduled for August 19-21 at the Sydney Aquatic Centre, which was the site of the 2000 Olympic Games. Last summer, McKeon collected seven medals at the Olympics in Tokyo, including solo triumphs in the 50 freestyle and 200 freestyle. McKeown, meanwhile, exited Tokyo as the gold medalist in both backstroke events.

World-record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook, who won the Olympic title in the 200 breaststroke last year and recently won a world title in the event, is the premier name among the first men chosen for the team. He’ll be joined by longtime distance ace Mack Horton and Brendon Smith, an individual medley standout.

The United States announced its full squad for the Duel in the Pool. The American roster is a mix of veterans, such as Chase Kalisz, Annie Lazor and Michael Andrew, and rising stars such as Bella Sims and David Curtiss.

Here is a look at the first 13 athletes selected for the Duel in the Pool by Australia:

Tamsin Cook
Meg Harris
Chelsea Hodges
Mack Horton
Kareena Lee
Emma McKeon
Kaylee McKeown
Leah Neale
Brendon Smith
Zac Stubblety-Cook
Matt Temple
Brianna Throssell
Madi Wilson

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