The inaugural edition of the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool took place on April 6, 2003, at the Indiana University Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI in Indianapolis.
The event pitted the United States' top swimmers against those of Australia.
There were 270 total points up for grabs in the event, with the U.S. beating Australia in the end 196-74.
Ted Robinson handled stroke-by-stroke duties, with Rowdy Gaines as the analyst.
The Australian team had many noticeable absences: Of the 26 events held, the U.S. won 21.