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.

Joseph Schooling posing with excited students from ACS Junior.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joseph Schooling exchanging greetings with students at ACS Junior.ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN
Joseph Schooling poses with ACS Junior students in the background.
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.
Joseph Schooling enters a packed hall at ACS Junior to applause from students.ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
Joseph Schooling shaking hands with lucky students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Olympic champion surrounded by a sea of people. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
Joseph Schooling embracing his father Colin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joseph Schooling taking selfies with fans in between signing autographs.ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
Joseph Scholing helping a lucky fan with an autograph.
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.
People in the crowd trying to get a glimpse of Singapore's Olympic champion.ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
Joseph Schooling with his fans.
Joseph Schooling with his fans.ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI
Published
Aug 15, 2016, 7:16 am SGT
Updated: 
Aug 16, 2016, 1:59 pm
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