In Pictures: Joseph Schooling's victory parade

Joseph Schooling, Singapore's first Olympic champion, went on a three-stop victory parade on Aug 18. Here are some of the best moments as Singaporeans lined the streets to welcome their sporting hero.

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August 18, 2016 at 10:37 AM

Joseph Schooling gives a thumbs up as the parade bus leaves the Singapore Sports Hub for the victory parade. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Joseph Schooling waves as the parade bus leaves the Singapore Sports Hub for the victory parade. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

The crowd waits for Joseph Schooling at the first pit stop at Marine Terrace. ST PHOTO: TESSA OH

Joseph Schooling waves as the parade bus travels to the first pit stop at Marine Terrace. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Fans cheer for Joseph Schooling at the first pit stop at Marine Terrace. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Students from the Canadian International School in Singapore wait on a overhead bridge for Joseph Schooling's parade bus. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Joseph Schooling takes a picture of the crowd as the bus travels towards Marine Terrace. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Tanjong Katong Girls' School students look on as Joseph Schooling's parade bus travels past them. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Joseph Schooling waves to fans as the parade bus passes by Tanjong Katong Girls' School. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Broadrick students cheer as the parade bus travels along Old Airport Road. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Broadrick students cheer as the parade bus travels along Old Airport Road. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Joseph Schooling reacts as the parade bus travels along Old Airport Road. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Joseph Schooling receives a bouquet of flowers from a fan at Marine Terrace. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG

Joseph Schooling eats his favourite fried carrot cake from Bee Bee Carrot Cake at Marine Terrace Market. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG

Joseph Schooling eats his favourite fried carrot cake from Bee Bee Carrot Cake at Marine Terrace Market. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG

Joseph Schooling prepares to leave Marine Terrace for the second pit stop at the Singtel Comcentre. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Fans taking the last few pictures of Joseph Schooling before he leaves Marine Terrace for the Singtel Comcentre. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Joseph Schooling gives a thumbs up before leaving Marine Terrace. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Fans take pictures of Joseph Schooling as he leaves Marine Terrace. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

Chelsey (left), seven, and Chloe, nine, have been waiting for Joseph Schooling's arrival at the Singtel Comcentre since 10.30am on Aug 18, 2016. ST PHOTO: NICOLA CHEW

Ms Lim Chui Hai, 65, and her 20-man team at the Singtel Comcentre made a special poster for Joseph Schooling to sign. ST PHOTO: NICOLA CHEW

A painting from a fan, held by Joseph Schooling's domestic helper, Aunty Yolly. ST PHOTO: CHUA SIANG YEE

The parade bus makes its way towards the third pit stop at Raffles City. PHOTO: TIFFANY GOH FOR THE STRAITS TIMES

The parade bus makes its way towards the third pit stop at Raffles City. PHOTO: TIFFANY GOH FOR THE STRAITS TIMES

Fans hold up their handphones to take pictures of Joseph Schooling at the third and final pit stop at Raffles City. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Joseph Schooling signs autographs at the third and final pit stop at Raffles City. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG

Joseph Schooling signs autographs at the third and final pit stop at Raffles City. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG

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