In Pictures: Joseph Schooling's triumphant homecoming

Gold medalist Joseph Schooling returned home on Monday morning (Aug 15) to a warm welcome from excited Singaporeans. Here are some of the moments from his homecoming.

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August 15, 2016 at 7:16 AM

Joseph Schooling posing with excited students from ACS Junior. ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN

Joseph Schooling speaks to students during his visit to ACS Junior on August 15. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling speaks to students during his visit to ACS Junior on August 15. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling with an ACS flag presented to him on stage. ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN

Mrs May Schooling gives nine-year-old ACS Junior student Darion Pang a peck on his cheek after receiving a bouquet of flowers from him as a token of appreciation from the school as Joseph Schooling looks on at ACS Junior on August 15. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Students gathered at ACS Junior to welcome alumni Joseph Schooling. ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN

Joseph Schooling pats ACS Junior student Darion Pang, 9, as he poses with Schooling's gold medal, alongside his mother Mrs May Schooling at ACS Junior on August 15. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Darion Pang, 9, admiring Schooling's gold medal after receiving it from Schooling and then passing it on to Marcus Lim, 10, while May Schooling looks on. ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN

Joseph Schooling shares his Olympic experience with students at ACS Junior. ST PHOTO: WANG HUI WEN

Joseph Schooling having a chat at ACS Junior during his visit.
ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN

A cupcake topped with the Olympic rings and the Anglo-Chinese School crest pictured in the media room during a visit at ACS Junior on August 15. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling takes photographs with the ACS (I) swim team during his visit to ACS Junior. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling exchanging greetings with students at ACS Junior. ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN

Joseph Schooling poses with ACS Junior students in the background. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling enters a packed hall at ACS Junior to applause from students. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling shaking hands with lucky students. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling greeting the Primary 1 and 2 children at ACS Junior on August 16. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling puts on his Olympic gold medal as ACS Junior students look on. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

A young boy with a Singapore national flag while held up above a crowd awaiting the arrival of Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling of Singapore in the arrival hall of the Changi Airport on Aug 15. PHOTO: EPA

Joseph Schooling, Singapore's Olympic gold medallist, raises his fists at the baggage collection area after returning to Singapore on Aug 15. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Singapore Olympic gold medallist swimmer Joseph Schooling shows his medal to fans during a homecoming ceremony at Singapore's Changi Airport on Aug 15. PHOTO: REUTERS

Singapore Olympic gold medallist swimmer Joseph Schooling hugs his father Colin Schooling during a homecoming ceremony at Singapore's Changi Airport on Aug 15. PHOTO: REUTERS

Joseph Schooling, Singapore's Olympic gold medallist, returns to Singapore from the Rio Olympics with his mother May Schooling on Aug 15. ST PHOTO: TIFFANY GOH FOR THE STRAITS TIMES

The Olympic gold medallist's every step is followed by cameras. ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI

Joseph Schooling and his proud parents, Mr Colin Schooling and Mrs May Yim Schooling. ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI

From left: Mr Colin Schooling, Olympic champion Joseph Schooling, Mrs May Yim Schooling, Ms Annabel Pennefather, DPM Teo Chee Hean and Minister Tan Chuan-Jin. ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI

Joseph Schooling is the centre of attention of adoring fans as he moves through the crowd. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

The Olympic champion surrounded by a sea of people. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Joseph Schooling embracing his father Colin. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Mr Colin Schooling, Joseph's father, is also the recipient of photo requests from Singaporeans. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

A lucky fan gets a selfie with the swimming superstar. ST PHOTO: AUDREY TAN

Joseph Schooling receives a welcome kiss from his buddy Teo Zhen Ren. ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI

Joseph Schooling taking selfies with fans in between signing autographs. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO

Joseph Scholing helping a lucky fan with an autograph. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO

People in the crowd trying to get a glimpse of Singapore's Olympic champion. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO

Joseph Schooling with his fans. ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI

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