A former Marlow school student has won a gold medal at this year’s Olympics in Tokyo.

Swimmer Tom Dean, who studied at the Sir William Borlase's Grammar School in the town but is originally from Maidenhead, stormed to victory in the men’s 200 metres freestyle.

This meant Team GB were left to celebrate a famous one-two after Duncan Scott collected silver at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Bucks Free Press: Tom Dean won his gold in the 200 metres freestyleTom Dean won his gold in the 200 metres freestyle

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Dean finished in a time of one minute and 44.22 seconds, edging out his British compatriot by 0.04secs, with Brazil’s Fernando Scheffer claiming bronze a further 0.4s back.

Scott, a bronze medallist over the distance at the 2019 World Championship, was heavily fancied coming into this showpiece after setting the quickest qualifying time in Monday’s semi-finals, with Dean fourth fastest.

But Dean was into his stride almost immediately from lane six and after pipping his GB team-mate, he raised both hands and stared at the screen confirming his win almost in a state of disbelief.

Bucks Free Press: It has been a crazy 18 months for Dean, who contracted coronavirus twice last year (PA)It has been a crazy 18 months for Dean, who contracted coronavirus twice last year (PA)

This result marks the first time two British male swimmers have shared an Olympic podium since London 1908.

Dean told the BBC: “I knew it was going to be a dogfight. I didn’t know how people were going to swim it.

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“I just want to say thanks to everyone back home. I’m just lost for words. It’s amazing.”

Scott added: “A massive credit to Dean. That was unbelievable. Olympic champion. He’s come along so far in the last 18 months, it’s a pleasure to watch.

“It’s great to be able to say he’s a good mate out of the pool and it’s great to be able to compete against him as well.”