2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool

American Swimming Stars to Take On European Select Team at the 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool

Event to be held in Manchester, England, December 18-19, broadcast on NBC on December 27

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The top swimmers frrom three European nations will gather to take on Team USA in the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, December 18-19 in Manchester, England. The bi-annual Duel in the Pool is a made-for-TV event, designed to showcase the sport's most exciting swimmers in non-Olympic years. This year's Duel takes on a new format with Team USA facing a team comprised of the top swimmers from Great Britain, Germany and Italy. The event will be held at the Manchester Aquatic Centre and a two-hour broadcast of the event will air on NBC on December 27 from 2 – 4 p.m. ET..