The sports world offers a constant glance at rivalries, whether friendly, hotly contested, or even hostile. An individual sport at its core, swimming is defined by iconic rivalries, such as those between Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, and Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres. Throughout its history, swimming has been fortunate to see some of its top athletes compete face-to-face, challenging each other in ways that captivate the world. Duels in the Pool: Swimming s Greatest Rivalries highlights the best of these contests. Spanning nearly 100 years, this book delves...