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Photos: Winnetka Honors Olympic Gold Medalist with 'Conor Dwyer Day'

It's been a busy week for Winnetka native and Loyola Academy alum Conor Dwyer, who won a gold medal as part of the U.S. 800-meter freestyle relay team swimming with Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Bernes in London.

 
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Dwyer posed for photos with fans. Stephen Narens
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Winnetka residents lined up to meet Olympic gold medalist Conor Dwyer in Hubbard Woods Park on Aug. 25 Credit Stephen Narens
The Village of Winnetka honored Dwyer's accomplishments with a proclamation declaring Aug. 25 "Conor Dwyer Day". Credit Stephen Narens
"It's a privilege to be part of this," said Jessica Tucker, Winnetka's village president, posing with Dwyer. Credit Stephen Narens
Rob Bahan, Winnetka village manager, with Dwyer. Credit Stephen Narens
The 23-year-old showing off his gold medal. Credit Stephen Narens
Dwyer posed for photos with fans. Credit Stephen Narens
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Conor Dwyer was honored with a day named after him in Winnetka Saturday.

The Village of Winnetka proclaimed Aug. 25 as "Conor Dwyer Day" during an event held at Hubbards Wood Park.

On Friday, Dwyer visited his old high school in Wilmette, where he was honored with Loyola Academy's Ignatian Medal.

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Related Topics: 2012 Olympics, Conor Dwyer, Loyola Academy, Olympics 2012, and village of winnetka

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