Swimming Australia Names Second Half of Squad For Duel in the Pool
Coming off a dominant showing at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Swimming Australia has announced the second half of its team that will take on the United States in the upcoming Duel in the Pool. Leading the second wave of announcements is rising teenage star Mollie O’Callaghan, who won seven medals at Commonwealths. Five of thos medals were gold, including a title in the 100-meter freestyle that backed up her World Championships crown from June.
O’Callaghan joins the likes of Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown, who were named as Duel in the Pool competitors during Swimming Australia’s initial announcement. Along with O”Callaghan, the second wave includes Commonwealth Games medalists Shayna Jack, Jenna Strauch, Lani Pallister, Sam Williamson, Brad Woodward and Mitch Larkin. Cody Simpson will also suit up for the Dolphins when they race against the United States at the Sydney Aquatics Centre.
Ellie Cole and Matt Levy, who have enjoyed sterling Paralympic careers and will soon retire, have also been selected to compete.
“Our athletes relish every chance to wear the Gold cap, as most recently shown by the outstanding results in Birmingham,” said National Team coach Rohan Taylor said. “Any Australian team you make is special, but when presented with the opportunity to face our greatest rival in front of a home crowd, I know these athletes will step up to the challenge. Pressure is a privilege, and it is one we embrace. This team is a wonderful mix of generational stars and those forging a path right on their heels and I’d encourage our fans to ensure they are there to witness first hand some of the best athletes in the world go to work.”
The Duel in the Pool is scheduled to take place from August 19-21.
Here is a list of the full Australian squad.
Grayson Bell
Shaun Champion
Ellie Cole
Tamsin Cook
Kai Edwards
Chelsea Gubecka
Meg Harris
Chelsea Hodges
Mack Horton
Shayna Jack
Mitch Larkin
Kareena Lee
Kyle Lee
Se-Bom Lee
Matt Levy
Will Martin
Ash McConnell
Emma McKeon
Kaylee McKeown
Leah Neale
Tom Nowakowski
Mollie O’Callaghan
Lani Pallister
Cody Simpson
Brendon Smith
Matilda Smith
Mikayla Smith
Jenna Strauch
Zac Stubblety-Cook
Matt Temple
Brianna Throssell
Sam Williamson
Madi Wilson
Brad Woodward
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