Winning Singapore's first Olympic gold. Breaking an Olympic record. 50.39 sec. Joseph Schooling's historic win has sent shockwaves around the world.
Since his historic win in Rio on Aug 12, sportsmen and celebrities have shared their congratulations for this man who achieved a first for a Singapore athlete at the Olympics. The Straits Times takes a look at these people.
Decorated Olympian Michael Phelps, whom Joseph Schooling beat in his last individual race before retiring, was gracious in defeat, wishing him the best in his future endeavours.
Former football player Fandi Ahmad shared a video on Facebook lauding Schooling's achievement.
Congratulations Joseph!a HUGE shoutout to Joseph Schooling!!! So proud of you!
Posted by Fandi Ahmad Official on Sunday, August 14, 2016
Popular veteran Singaporean actress Zoe Tay posted a video of the final on Instagram.
Singaporean actress Huang Biren, who has appeared in many Chinese language television dramas, also offered her congratulations.
Taiwanese Wang Leehom, a Chinese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor and film director congratulated Schooling on Facebook.
給21歲泳將Joseph Schooling 掌聲鼓勵👏👏 8年前他跟偶像飛魚Michael Phelps合照,立志要跟他一樣厲害。現在還打敗偶像拿下新加坡史上第一個奧運金牌🏅️ Congratulations to Joseph Schooling for winning Singapore's first ever Gold Medal!
Posted by 王力宏 Wang Leehom on Saturday, August 13, 2016