A huge crowd was on hand to celebrate Conor Dwyer, an Olympic gold medalist, and get the swimmer's autograph. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Conor Dwyer, Olympic gold medalist is honored by his hometown of Winnetka in a ceremony at Hubbard Woods Park. A huge crowd was on hand to celebrate and get the swimmer's autograph. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Olympic gold medalist Conor Dwyer was officially welcomed home to Winnetka in a ceremony at Hubbard Woods Park. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Tyler Von Gorp gets his shirt outgraphed by Conor Dwyer.| Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Mike Leonard (right) interviews Olympic gold medalist Conor Dwyer. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

A huge crowd was on hand to celebrate and get Conor Dwyer's autograph. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Sue Rubnitz (far right) takes a photo of Conor Dwyer with Village President Jessica Tucker looking on. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Conor Dwyer laughs with former Loyola swim coach Dennis Stonequist. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Jeanne Smith is in the crowd waiting for an autograph from Olympic gold medalist Conor Dwyer. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Gigi Picard, 12, and Olivia Picard, 9, talk with Conor Dwyer before the ceremony. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Jake Walker, 3, and Eric Walker were on hand at the pavilion. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Olympic gold medlaist Conor Dwyer is honored by his hometown of Winnetka in a ceremony at Hubbard Woods Park. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Winnetka - Conor Dwyer Olympic Gold Medalist is honored by his hometown of Winnetka in a ceremony at Hubbard Woods Park. A huge crowd was on hand to celebrate and get the swimmers autograph. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media