Canada’s Hilary Caldwell takes bronze in women’s 200m backstroke

Victoria, B.C.’s Hilary Caldwell added to Canada’s medal collection at the pool on Friday by taking bronze in the women’s 200-metre backstroke. American Madeline Dirado won gold in an upset over Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu.

Victoria, B.C.’s Hilary Caldwell added to Canada’s medal collection Friday by taking bronze in the women’s 200-metre backstroke.

Caldwell clocked a time of 2:07.54, which was actually slower than the 2:07.17 she swam in the semifinals and her 2:07.40 qualifying time Thursday, but it was good enough to wind up on the podium.

“I looked up and saw the three lights on the blocks so I knew I was third,” Caldwell told reporters after her race. “I was happy, but I did want the gold medal. I think I saw the time and gave a little scowl.”

American Madeline Dirado won gold in an upset over Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu who took silver.

With files from The Canadian Press

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