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A young Joseph Schooling and his father Colin after a swimming meet in Singapore. With the support of his parents, the boy chased his dreams and made Olympic history.
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The boy downstairs is possibly five years old and he is trying to grasp an ancient act. His balance is unsure and a fall is imminent but he'll be fine. Because he's learning to ride a bicycle and he has a tutor, a shepherd and a guard beside him.
His father, you see, never leaves his side.


