US swimmer Rebecca Soni celebrates after winning the womens 200m breaststroke during the first day of the 'Duel in The Pool' swimming competition between the USA and Europe at the Manchester Aquatics centre in Manchester.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    LONDON, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- U.S. swimmer Rebecca Soni set a new 200m breaststroke short course world record in Manchester of England on Friday, clocking 2 minutes 14.57 seconds at the "Duel in the Pool" event.