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Phelps leads U.S. team into duel against Europe

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2009, file photo, Michael Phelps of the United States, swims to the gold medal of the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome. Phelps will lead the U.S. team at the Duel in the Pool against a squad of European swimmers. Duel in the Pool will be held Dec. 18-19 in Manchester, England.(AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

USA Swimming announced a 36-person team on Wednesday to face a combined squad from Britain, Germany and Italy at Manchester, England, on Dec. 18-19. The Americans won the last three Duels, all against Australia. Full Article at The Washington Post

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