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Some of the most anticipated events include the women's 50 breast, where South African sprint star Lara van Niekerk is looming.

Olympic champions aim to make big splash for Australia at Commonwealth Games

Olympic champions Ariarne Titmus and Emma McKeon return to the pool at the Commonwealth Games with a gold rush and world records on their minds, heading an Australia swimming squad boasting "insane depth".

Swimmers Titmus and McKeon lead strong Australia contingent at Birmingham Games

South African women such as Tatjana Schoenmaker, Kaylene Corbett, and Lara van Niekerk are favored to win multiple medals in the breaststrokes.

Unlike the Americans, who have many of their biggest stars missing, the Aussies seem to be going all-out for Duel in the Pool.

Australian Swimming has a special tradition in which athletes representing the country in international action receive a pin and number.

Australian swimming legend Leisel Jones announced live on Triple M's The Rush Hour with Leisel, Liam and Dobbo that she will be co-captaining the

Swimming Australia announced on Thursday that legends Leisel Jones and Grant Hackett will serve as captains at the upcoming Duel in the Pool.

In addition to their success at the Olympic Games, both Jones and Hackett have experienced the unique rivalry of a Duel in the Pool against the American team.