$20,000 Purse On The Line At TYR Derby Pro

Preview of the 2017 Derby Pro Swim Meet in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, April 28. This article features who to watch for in the 50 freestyle shootout. Names include: Anika Apostalon, Jacqueline Keire, and Madison Kennedy.

Apr 26, 2017 by Maclin Simpson

$20,000 Purse On The Line At TYR Derby Pro

2017 TYR Derby Pro Swim Meet

Louisville, KY
Ralph Wright Natatorium
Saturday, April 29 -- 4:30 PM EST
LIVE RESULTS (TBD)

Aaaand they're off! If Steve Buttleman playing the "Call to the Post" at the annual running of the Kentucky Derby doesn't get you fired up for some racing, well... then you're probably not from Kentucky.

If only Bob Costas would make his way over to Louisville's Ralph Wright Natatorium for the 2017 edition of the TYR Derby Pro Swim Meet on Saturday. Regardless, this is an action-packed meet you are not going to want to miss.

In its second year, the TYR Derby Pro Swim Meet is unlike most out there. Sixteen professional swimmers -- eight women and eight men -- will battle it out against one another for bragging rights and some serious cash prize money.

What is even more enticing? These are no ordinary swimmers. We are talking Olympic gold medalists, world champions, and NCAA champions. Half of Saturday's field competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The meet will also serve as a fundraiser for the Drowning Prevention Foundation.

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The Format

First Heat -- All eight swimmers face off (one heat of women & one heat of men) with the last two finishers eliminated.

*20-minute break*

Second Heat -- All six swimmers face off (one heat of women & one heat of men) with the last two finishers eliminated.

*20-minute break*

Championship Heat -- All four swimmers face off (one heat of women & one heat of men) for prize money and the honor of being crowned TYR Derby Pro champion.

The Prize Money

First Place (male & female): $4,000

Second Place (male & female): $3,000

Third Place (male & female): $2,000

Fourth Place (male & female): $1,000

Stay tuned on Saturday morning when we will go over the entire field and analyze each contender's chance to win. Spoiler alert: there are some serious thoroughbreds in this meet.