Tokyo Olympics: Tom Dean takes stunning gold & Duncan Scott silver for GB in 200m freestyle

Last update on. From the section OlympicsTokyo Olympic Games on BBC Dates: 23 Jul-8 Aug Time in Tokyo: BST+8. Listen live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button; Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, and Sounds; Live text and video clips available on BBC Sport app and website.Tom Dean won a stunning gold medal and Duncan Scott silver in the 200m freestyle at Tokyo Olympics.Dean won his debut Games in a fast and close-fought final.Scott was 0.04 seconds behind his teammate, while Fernando Scheffer from Brazil took bronze.This is the first time that two male British swimmers have reached the Olympic podium together since 1908.As their incredible podium finishes were confirmed, the two Britons gave a high-five before sharing a hug.Both swimmers appeared shocked when they spoke to BBC Sport, Scott describing it as an "unbelievable experience".Scott, the fastest qualifier, was the favorite going into the race, but Dean was able support his strong start with a strong finish.His winning time of 1 minute 44.22secs was a British record.After two bouts with coronavirus in 2020 that left him disabled for three weeks, the 21-year old had a hard time getting to Tokyo.He arrived at the Games, second behind Scott, despite the disruption.Dean stated that he knew it would be a dogfight."I had no idea how others were going to swim it. It was only race to race."Thank you so much to everyone back at home - my mom, my family, and my girlfriend. Thank you to all the boys in Maidenhead for being up.Scott, who was awarded European silver in May, stated that he was "just buzzing" for Deano as his good friends let their win sink in.The British team, including Adam Peaty who won the historic 100m breastroke bronze on Monday, cheered them on from the stands. Many were moved to tears by the emotion.Rebecca Adlington, two-time Olympic gold medallist, said to BBC TV, "You can't explain that, after you have worked so hard. To share this medal moment avec one of your closest friends is an incredible feeling.""Duncan will be disappointed as he was the fastest, favourite, but you can see that he would prefer it to be his teammate."This is the first time that two male British swimmers have shared an Olympic podium since 1908.Duncan Scott and Tom Dean will be competing together in the 4x200m relay freestyle later in the weekScott quickly praised Dean and the pair celebrated together as they were presented with their Olympic medals.Scott said, "He has made such progress in the past 18 months, and it is a joy to watch.""He's a great swimmer and it's great to be able compete against him."Britain's fourth gold medal was won by Britain with Dean's victory, following the success of Matty Lee and Tim Pidcock on 'Magic Monday'.