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Hansen Takes Bronze in London

The Haverford swimmer finished third overall in his event.

Brendan Hansen is coming home with an Olympic medal.

took the bronze medal on Sunday, finishing third overall in the Men’s 100-meter final at the 2012 London Olympics.

Hansen’s time of 59.49 put him above five other swimmers, including Japanese swimmer Kosuke Kitajima.

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Hansen finished nearly one second behind gold medal winner Cameron van der Burgh, of South Africa.


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