Worrell To Represent USA in Duel in the Pool
December 11, 2015 | Swimming & Diving
The Ryder Cup of Swimming begins tonight.
University of Louisville senior and American record holder Kelsi Worrell will be among the American swimming stars including Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin who will lead the U.S. contingent against European all-stars at Duel in the Pool in Indianapolis on Friday and Saturday.
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In total, 36 athletes (19 women, 17 men) will represent USA Swimming at the historic Indiana University Natatorium. The roster will also feature individual Olympic gold medalists Franklin, Lochte, Nathan Adrian, Tyler Clary, Natalie Coughlin and Matt Grevers.
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This year will mark the seventh Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, held every other year since 2003. The U.S. is undefeated and holds a 6-0 all-time record in the competition.The 2013 event came down to a tie breaking mixed 4 x 50m medley relay, won by the United States to claim the overall meet victory and preserve its undefeated 6-0 streak since Duel in the Pool started in 2003.
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The Ryder Cup-style event is a 25m short course dual meet held over two days with no prelims or semis – only finals. There are 15 events for men and 15 for women, where athletes can score five points for first place, three points for second and one point for third place. Seven points are awarded to winning relays. The first team to reach 131.5 points wins.
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Action begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Live Extra. USASwimming.org will stream Friday night's action and Saturday's at 2 p.m. ET.
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NBC will air coverage of the meet Dec. 19 from 4-6 p.m. ET.
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The Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool will be contested in downtown Indianapolis over two sessions: Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET and Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. ET. Adult all-session tickets cost $65, $50 and $35 depending on location; Children's (ages 12 and under) all-session tickets are $55, $40 and $25. Single-session tickets are also available beginning at $20 for adults and $15 for children. All tickets are for reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased via usaswimming.org.
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In total, 36 athletes (19 women, 17 men) will represent USA Swimming at the historic Indiana University Natatorium. The roster will also feature individual Olympic gold medalists Franklin, Lochte, Nathan Adrian, Tyler Clary, Natalie Coughlin and Matt Grevers.
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This year will mark the seventh Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, held every other year since 2003. The U.S. is undefeated and holds a 6-0 all-time record in the competition.The 2013 event came down to a tie breaking mixed 4 x 50m medley relay, won by the United States to claim the overall meet victory and preserve its undefeated 6-0 streak since Duel in the Pool started in 2003.
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The Ryder Cup-style event is a 25m short course dual meet held over two days with no prelims or semis – only finals. There are 15 events for men and 15 for women, where athletes can score five points for first place, three points for second and one point for third place. Seven points are awarded to winning relays. The first team to reach 131.5 points wins.
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Action begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Live Extra. USASwimming.org will stream Friday night's action and Saturday's at 2 p.m. ET.
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NBC will air coverage of the meet Dec. 19 from 4-6 p.m. ET.
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The Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool will be contested in downtown Indianapolis over two sessions: Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET and Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. ET. Adult all-session tickets cost $65, $50 and $35 depending on location; Children's (ages 12 and under) all-session tickets are $55, $40 and $25. Single-session tickets are also available beginning at $20 for adults and $15 for children. All tickets are for reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased via usaswimming.org.
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