Aussie McKeon wins 200m freestyle bronze

Australian swimmer Emma McKeon won the bronze medal in the women's 200m freestyle at the Olympic Games on Tuesday night.

McKeon's bronze follows her gold medal as part of Australia's victorious 4x100m relay team last Saturday night.

The Olympic debutant produced a strong last lap in the 200m freestyle final, won by American Katie Ledecky with Swede Sarah Sjostrom taking silver.

Australian Bronte Barratt finished equal fifth.