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DUEL IN THE POOL: The Michael Andrew Led USA Sink The Aussie Dolphins<\/strong><\/p>\n

The might of the world\u2019s No 1 swimming nation the USA remained unbroken tonight with the Americans reigning supreme again\u00a0 over Australia for a fourth time on the third and final day of an epic Duel In The Pool that saw swimming return to Sydney with a bang.<\/p>\n

The Michael Andrew<\/strong> led Americans stole the show \u2013 winning by 26 points \u2013 309 to the Dolphins<\/a> 283 in a return to the innovative and exciting swimming meets that thrilled the fans in the 1990s and 2000s.<\/p>\n

It was a combination of the original Skins Meet and the Mystery Medley first introduced in Sydney in 1996 and the first Duel In The Pool between world swimming\u2019s two super powers in 2003 in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n

\"COMBINED

MIGHT AND POWER: Team USA and Team AUS together on pool deck after two intensive days of competition at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr (Swimming Australia).<\/p><\/div>\n

Throw in a new batch of complicated power plays and flag frenzies and the welcome inclusion of the Paralympians and the 2022 version was a smash hit with the swimmers and the crowd.<\/p>\n

A meet that attracted almost 7000 fans to the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre over the two pool sessions and featuring a combination of broken distance races, Skins Events, Mystery Medleys, the first Para and Able Body Relay tonight and a Random Relay to bring the curtain down on a fun night in the pool.<\/p>\n

Day One Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Andrew was the MTV for the US team \u2013 using all of his skills over freestyle, butterfly and backstroke \u2013 with full support from the likes of Luke Hobson, Justin Ress<\/strong> and Shaine Casas<\/strong> who followed their leader to a tee.<\/p>\n

\"WILL

WHERE THERE’S A WILL? Para star Will Martin the next gen about to pounce. Photo Courtesy:\u00a0Delly Carr (Swimming Australia).<\/p><\/div>\n

Australia was well served by its latest swimming superstar in Mollie O\u2019Callaghan<\/strong> and fellow rising Queensland Paralympic golden boy Will Martin.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While it was an emotion night for Australia\u2019s two retiring Paralympic legends in Matt Levy <\/strong>and Ellie Cole <\/strong>who was chaired off pool deck after four Paralympics and five gold medals, 17 years on the swim team with Levy serving time on a remarkable five Paralympic teams.<\/p>\n

Here is a wrap of Night two in the Duel In The Pool.<\/p>\n

In the Mixed 6×50 metre freestyle – <\/strong><\/p>\n

Australia came from behind to win the opening event \u2013 the Mixed 6 x50 metre freestyle relay \u2013 featuring three man teams swimming twice and it was the Dolphins Shayna Jack<\/strong> who powered home over American anchor Linea Mack<\/strong> after Rio Olympic gold medallist Ryan Held<\/strong> and the experienced Mallory Comerford<\/strong> twice gave the US the lead against Meg Harris <\/strong>and Grayson Bell.<\/strong> And Jack summed it up saying: \u201dWe just had to keep going, keep fighting till the end.\u201d Double Points\u201d<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s 800m freestyle Broken<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Australians Lani Pallister<\/strong> and Leah Neale<\/strong> led the field through the first 300m with Pallister (3:06.69) just edging out her Dolphins team mate Leah Neale<\/strong> and it was Pallister who fought back against a determined American Justina Kozan<\/strong> to also touch ahead in the second 200m. In the second 200 it was American Bella Sims<\/strong> who out-touched Pallister in a thrilling swim to the wall before Sims and Neale fought strongly to the wall in the final 100m. But it was Pallister on combined times who took the points ahead of Sims and Kareena Lee <\/strong>(AUS).<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s 200m freestyle: <\/strong>A powerful third 50m set up an impressive win in the 200m to the USA\u2019s Luke Hobson <\/strong>in an all-American finish ahead of Trenton Julian<\/strong> and Grant House<\/strong> who led at the 50 (25.14) and the 100m (51.68) before Hobson took over splitting 1:19.01 and he was never headed.<\/p>\n

\"Ellie

FITTING FAREWELL: Ellie Cole chaired off pool deck for the final time by team mates Matt Temple and Grayson Bell. Photo Courtesy:Delly Carr (Swimming Australia).<\/p><\/div>\n

Mixed 4×50 freestyle MC\/AB Relay (2x S9 and 2 x AB) <\/strong><\/p>\n

In an historic event the USA claimed the first ever win in the combined and mixed multi class and able bodied relay, with their team of Amy Fulmer, Lizzie Smith, Jamal Hil<\/strong>l and David Curtiss<\/strong> to strong for the Dolphins foursome of Emma McKeon, Ellie Cole, Will Martin<\/strong> and Grayson Bell.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s 3x50m freestyle Skins<\/strong><\/p>\n

First out were Linea Mack<\/strong> (USA) and World championship bronze medallist Meg Harris<\/strong> (AUS) with the US pair Mallory Comerford<\/strong> and Gabi Albiero <\/strong>eliminated in the second 50, leaving an all-Australian final between Shayna Jack <\/strong>and Madi Wilson <\/strong>who cruised down the final lap in synchronised swimming style with Jack out-touching Wilson.<\/p>\n

\"michael-andrew-\"

DUEL MVP: Michael Andrew. Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

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Men\u2019s 3x50m breaststroke Skins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Into the grandstand after race one were Australian pair See-Bom Lee<\/strong> and Zac Stubblety-Cook<\/strong> and it was Kevin Housman <\/strong>and Chase Kalisz <\/strong>joining them, leaving Michael Andrew and Sam Williamson <\/strong>to fight out the Skins final, with both camps talking tactics before both swimmers easing their way down the third 50m with Andrew cruising through for the win before Australia pushed the buzzer for a fourth swim and a Double Dip for double points. A hush came over the pool and it was Andrew who \u201cstole\u201d the race in 27.19 \u2013 and a win that saw the US race to a 15-point buffer 215-200.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s 100m butterfly<\/strong><\/p>\n

And desperate for points the Aussies called a \u201cFlag Frenzy\u201d chasing double points and Emma McKeon<\/strong> delivered in style in 57.05 ahead of Gabi Albiero, Brianna Throssell<\/strong> and Beata Nelson. <\/strong>\u201cI like knowing there is extra pressure and it makes me go harder,\u201d said McKeon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s 3x50m Backstroke Skins\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eliminated first up in an all-star field were Beata Nelson <\/strong>and Linea Mack <\/strong>putting pressure on the USA\u2019s Amy Fulmer <\/strong>who couldn\u2019t keep pace with the three Australians with Madi Wilson <\/strong>also eliminated leaving Kaylee McKeown <\/strong>and Mollie O\u2019Callaghan <\/strong>progressing to the \u201cswim down\u201d final won by McKeown and with the Dolphins gaining maximum points and 224 to 226 and narrowing the gap to two points in favour of the USA.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s 4x100m freestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Australian Zac Incerti<\/strong> upset Ryan Held<\/strong> in the first leg 48.77 to 48.83 before Shaine Casas<\/strong> out-touched Matt Temple<\/strong> and it was Luke Hobson<\/strong> backing up after his 200m win to open up a lead over Cody Simpson,<\/strong> leaving Grant House to anchor the Americans home against Shaun Champion<\/strong> in 3:14.15 to 3:15.345 \u2013 giving the Americans a 12 point spread 230 to 242 \u2013 after coach Dave Salo <\/strong>called a Power Play and they delivered double points.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s 100m backstroke<\/strong><\/p>\n

And it was US 50m world champion from Budapest this year Justin Ress<\/strong> who gave the Americans what would be unassailable lead after coach Dave Salo dropped the \u201cFlag Frenzy\u201d and Ress delivered the double points ahead Aussie pair Bradley Woodward<\/strong> and Ty Hartwell <\/strong>with the Americans going to a 16 point spread.<\/p>\n

Mixed 3x50m Freestyle Para Skins (Staggered start) <\/strong><\/p>\n

AN emotional Ellie Cole<\/strong>, who retires from the sport after a glittering Paralympic career, was among the first eliminated with fellow Dolphins Ashleigh McConnell<\/strong> and they were soon joined by fellow retiree Matt Levy<\/strong> and Jamal Hill<\/strong> (USA) after the second 50m and it was Will Martin who claimed top points for Australia powering over the top of US girls Lizzie Smith<\/strong> and Mackenzie Coan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s 100m freestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

The reigning World and Commonwealth champion Mollie O\u2019Callaghan (54.01) <\/strong>powered home over the second 50m to out-touch team mate Madi Wilson <\/strong>(54.15) in this 100m freestyle with USA\u2019s Amy Fulmer <\/strong>third in 55.11. O\u2019Callaghan touched third at the 50m.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s 400m freestyle broken<\/strong><\/p>\n

America\u2019s David Johnston <\/strong>threw down the gauntlet to take the first 200m in 1:50.74 (53.82) before team mate Luke Hobson<\/strong> took the 100m in 51.74, just ahead of Rio Olympic champion Mack Horton,<\/strong> looming for the win overall but it was Grant House<\/strong> (USA) who spoilt the Australian party taking the 100m win \u2013 giving the US three bonus points.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s 50m freestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

American David Curtiss<\/strong> (21.84) led a 1-2 finish to the visitors ahead of Ryan Held <\/strong>with Australian champion Thomas Nowakowski<\/strong> to secure a further points break to the US pushing further ahead 255 to 273.<\/p>\n

\"DEL_2334\"

STYLE QUEEN: Chelsea Hodges powering to a Duel victory. Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr (Swimming Australia).<\/p><\/div>\n

Women\u2019s 100m breaststroke<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tokyo Olympic medley relay golden girl Chelsea Hodges<\/strong> fought on strongly over the final stages after leading all the way (31.13\/1:06.90) to earn valuable points for the Dolphins ahead of USA\u2019s Kaitlyn Dobler<\/strong> (1:07.60) and Jenna Strauch <\/strong>(AUS). \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Men\u2019s 3x50m butterfly Skins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Out first were Matt Temple (AUS) <\/strong>and Chase Kalisz (USA) <\/strong>reeling at the end of a busy program, leaving lone Aussie Shaun Champion <\/strong>facing US trio Michael Andrew, Shaine Casas <\/strong>and Trenton Julian <\/strong>and in the end it was Andrew and Casas, two of the stars of this US team who graduated to the final, with newly crowned US champion Casas winning a shoot-out with Andrew 24.70 to 24.91 \u2013 extending the US lead to 25 points \u2013 2567 to 292.<\/p>\n

Mixed 100m freestyle Para<\/strong><\/p>\n

Featuring long-standing Para swimmers Ellie Cole and Matt Levy who retired after this race…. Said Matt: \u201cI just wanted to enjoy the experience and it\u2019s been amazing and to do it in front of a home crowd….<\/p>\n

Ellie:<\/strong> \u201c I\u2019ve loved Duel and what a way to go out and she asked for a round of applause for all the guardians and parents.\u201d<\/p>\n

An event won by next generation Will Martin<\/strong> from US pair Mackenzie Coan<\/strong> and Lizzie Smith.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Mystery Medley<\/strong><\/p>\n

And with the Duel pointscore out of reach World and Commonwealth champion Kaylee McKeown<\/strong> was determined to finish on a high note and that\u2019 just what she did winning the 200IM Mystery Medley swimming freestyle, butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke and clocking 2:12.75 for the Commonwealth Games silver medallist in the 200IM in Birmingham.<\/p>\n

Random Relay<\/strong><\/p>\n

In arguably the most random of all of the random events was the aptly named Random Relay, after a \u201cchocolate wheel\u201d spin saw the US swim a 2 x200m freestyle (Grant Hous<\/strong>e and Bella Sims<\/strong>) verses the Australian team doing a 4x100m freestyle (Zac Incerti, Cody Simpson, Madi Wilson<\/strong> and Mollie O\u2019Callaghan<\/strong>) With the US receiving a 19 second handicap, reduced to six seconds before O\u2019Callaghan took off in hot pursuit of Sims \u2013 with the jewel in Australia swimming pool, Mollie O claiming the first and final relay wins for Australia but it was the USA who remained unbeaten in Duel In The Pool competitions \u2013 taking the pointscore 283-309.<\/p>\n

\"HACKY

FINAL SPLASH: Duel captains and Olympic golden boys Grant Hackett and Aaron Peirsol back in the “Pool Of Dreams” 22 years after Sydney 2000. Photo Courtesy:Delly Carr (Swimming Australia).<\/p><\/div>\n

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