Conor Dwyer claims bronze in 200-meter freestyle

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Conor Dwyer didn't miss his chance at a medal this time.  

After Saturday's fourth place finish in the 400-meter freestyle left him off the podium, Dwyer returned Monday to claim bronze in the 200-meter freestyle.

Following the race, he told NBC's Michele Tafoya that it was a "dream come true."

Swimming in lane three, the Winnetka native held off Britain's James Guy by 0.26 seconds to win his first individual Olympics medal. His official time clocked in at 1:45.23. Heavy favorite Yang Sun claimed gold and South Africa's Chad Le Clos took home the silver.

"I'm just happy to be on the podium," Dwyer said. "It's a relief."

Dwyer went to Loyola Academy in Wilmette, where he, shockingly, did not win a state title. He swam at University of Iowa, but transferred to the University of Florida after two years.

At Florida, Dwyer won national titles in both the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle. He was also honored with NCAA Male Swimmer of the Year in 2010.  

Dwyer will wrap up his 2016 Olympics with the 800-meter freestyle relay on Tuesday.  

 

 

 

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