Thursday, May 9, 2013
The North Shore native and Loyola Academy alum has signed a multi-year agreement with the company through 2016.
Olympic gold medalist Conor Dwyer has signed a multi-year agreement with Speedo USA through 2016, according to a press release. “I am very excited to be a part of the Speedo family,” said Dwyer, who was born in Evanston and grew up in Winnetka. “Speedo is the top name in swimwear and I appreciate the brand’s support as I embark on my professional swim career.” The 24-year-old Loyola Academy alum joins teammates Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps on Team Speedo and has his sights set on the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, where he hopes to represent USA in the freestyle and medley events and relays. Dwyer won a gold medal as part of the U.S. 800-meter freestyle relay team swimming with Phelps, Lochte and Ricky Bernes …
Friday, August 24, 2012
The Loyola Academy alum visited his old high school in Wilmette Friday and answered questions from school reporters and the media.
Conor Dwyer visited his old high school in Wilmette Friday, where he was honored with Loyola Academy's Ignatian Medal. Related Articles:
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The Loyola Academy alum visited his old high school in Wilmette Friday and answered questions from school reporters and the media.
Conor Dwyer visited his old high school in Wilmette Friday, where he was honored with Loyola Academy's Ignatian Medal. Related Articles:
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The Loyola Academy alum visited his old high school in Wilmette Friday and answered questions from school reporters and the media.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Dwyer, along with his relay teammates, snatched the win at London's 2012 Summer Olympics.
Joan Sullivan dropped to her knees in prayer, her face practically enraptured, and at one point moved her arms in a swimmer’s motion. That’s the effect Conor Dwyer had on people Tuesday as he brought gold home to Winnetka, serving as the second, of four relay men in the U.S. swimming team’s resounding victory in the 800-meter freestyle event in the London Summer Olympics. Dwyer handed off at least a four-length lead to his next man after he swam the four pool lengths, more than holding his own with superstar teammates Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, as the U.S. finished at 6:59.70. France was runner-up. “This is God’s blessing,” Sullivan said as she clutched a white figurine given to her in 2003 by Dodie Dwyer, Conor’s paternal grandmother…
Keep up with Dwyer's Olympic experience in London in his latest competition.
Winnetka native Conor Dwyer will be competing for the gold for the second time in four days after the U.S. team swam the fastest time in the 800-meter freestyle relay heats in London Tuesday. Dwyer and teammates swam in 7:6.75, 3.75 seconds faster than runner-up Austrailia in their heat. It's not guaranteed Dwyer will swim in the final four-men freestyle relay, but if the team were to win, Dwyer would receive a medal. The medal event is scheduled for 2:51 p.m. Chicago time. Dwyer's friends and family will be gathering around 2 p.m. at Stormy's, 1735 Orchard Ln. in Northfield, to watch the event. NBC's website will feature a live stream of the event. Dwyer, a Loyola Academy alum, placed fifth in the 400-meter freestyle in 3:46.39, just shy…
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Winnetka native and Loyola Academy alum clocks third fastest time in prelims but fails to medal.
Winnetka native and Loyola Academy alum Conor Dwyer fell shy of an Olympic medal Saturday with a fifth-place finish in the 400-meter freestyle in 3:46.39, .15 seconds slower than his preliminary heat. The race was won by China’s Sui Yang in a world record time of 3:40.18 with South Korea’s Pak Taew-hwan earning the silver medal and Peter Vanderkaay of the United States wining bronze. Sign up for Evanston Patch's FREE newsletter, delivered right to your inbox! The Winnetka resident, Lake Forest Swim Club member and Loyola Academy alum had the third-fastest time in the 400-meter freestyle qualifying swim Saturday registering a 3:46.24. Dwyer finished behind Yang Sun of China (3:45.07) and fellow American Peter Vanderkaay 3:45.80. The 400-…
Friday, July 27, 2012
Patch has compiled a full schedule for Jillian Schwartz, Christina Loukas, Matt Grevers and Conor Dwyer.
Four local athletes begin their quest for Olympic gold when the 2012 London Olympic Games start at 1:30 p.m. today (London Time) with the opening ceremonies. American swimmers Matt Grevers of Lake Forest and Conor Dwyer of Winnetka start racing Saturday while Deerfield High School graduate and Riverwoods native Christina Loukas will wait until August 3. Lake Forest High School graduate and Israeli team member, Jillian Schwartz, starts competing in the pole vault August 4. Though only some of their performances will be on national television, every jump, dive and swim can be seen live by computer streaming through Comcast or other Internet providers. Patch has compiled a schedule for all four athletes. Just click on their name below to see …
See Winnetka native Dwyer's schedule and events and how to see him on TV.
Winnetka’s Conor Dwyer will be making his first Olympic appearance when he competes in men’s swimming at the London Olympics. The Loyola Academy graduate and Lake Forest Swim Club member will be competing in the 400 freestyle and will be part of the 800-relay team along with Charlie Houchin, Ryan Lochte, Matt McLean, Michael Phelps and Davis Tarwater. Dwyer will compete in the 400 freestyle preliminary heats Saturday at 10:50 a.m. London time or 4:50 a.m. Chicago team. The top eight swimmers from all the heats will move to the finals later Saturday at 7:49 p.m. in London or 1:49 p.m. here. Dwyer may also been seen as part of the 4x200 freestyle relay team. The qualification heats for that race are at 11:02 a.m. Tuesday in London and 5:02 a…
Sunday, July 22, 2012
The Loyola Academy alum and Winnetka native is in Vichy, France, for a 10-day training camp before competing in the 400-meter freestyle and 800-meter freestyle relay events during the Summer Olympics in London.
Between trans-Atlantic travel and a schedule where Conor Dwyer, 23, will hit the pool while still jet lagged, the North Shore native says his first taste of the Summer Olympics preparation was like a Marine boot camp. But the Loyola Academy alum, who will be competing in the 400-meter freestyle and 800-meter freestyle relay events in two weeks, isn’t complaining. The U.S. Olympic Swim Team, including Dwyer, left for Vichy, France, Saturday and went right into the pool Sunday to start more than a week’s worth of pre-Olympics practice. “They like us to get in, swim around and get used to the time zone,” Dwyer said. “Make sure we’re awake during the day and sleeping at night.” Sightseeing will be at a minimum while practice will be Dwyer’…
Aj Bender
11:55 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Conor Dwyer has delivered Olympic gold in the 800-meter freestyle event! All of these Olympians are representing the US so wonderfully and be assured they will continue to bring more gold medals our way. The Olympics are being aired on several stations which kind of makes it hard to set the DVR. A Dish co-worker suggested I upgrade to the Hopper a few months ago which comes with three tuners so I… more ›