Swimming

Thanks to an awe-inspiring effort that stopped a nation and shook the world, Schooling won Singapore’s first ever Olympic gold in Rio.

Joseph SCHOOLING

Originals

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How Singapore’s Joseph Schooling toppled swimming royalty

Singaporean Joseph Schooling qualifies as fastest for men's 100m butterfly Rio 2016 event, beating Michael Phelps to gold.

Rio 2016 | Olympic Games

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Joseph Schooling wins Singapore's first ever gold medal

Expectations can affect any achievement. We’ve two swimmers who've accomplished their sporting life goals. How do you manage the next step?

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Missy Franklin + Joseph Schooling

All the Olympic highlights from Singapore, set to the national anthem.

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National anthem: The best of Singapore in Rio

Women's 200m Backstroke F,
Men's 100m Butterfly F,
Women's 800m Freestyle F,
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Swimming: Semi-finals and Finals - Day Seven | Rio 2016 Replays

Bear witness to the meteoric rise of Joseph Schooling in Rio 2016 as he defeats his biggest rivals like Michael Phelps in 100m Butterfly

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First Gold for Singapore

Joseph Schooling wins Singapore's first gold with Michael Phelps, Chad Guy Bertrand Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh all winning silver.

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Men's 100m Butterfly Final | Rio 2016 Replays

Rivals Michael Phelps, Chad LeClos and Laszlo Cseh share silver in a synchronized medal presentation for the men’s 100m event

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Swimming rivals share single podium

The man who beat Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly, Joseph Schooling of Singapore, looks ahead to Tokyo 2020 in our Japanese-themed quiz.

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Schooling goes back to school in Tokyo Quiz

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Joseph Schooling, the only Singaporean to have won an Olympic gold medal, announced his retirement from competitive swimming on Tuesday (2 April).
In a post on Instagram, the 28-year-old, who won the men's 100m butterfly final at Rio 2016, said: "Today marks the beginning of a new chapter.
"While I

Joseph Schooling celebrates Olympic gold at Rio 2016.

Singapore's only Olympic champion Joseph Schooling retires from swimming

Figure skaters have their costumes, skateboarders have their decks, and footballers their boots and haircuts.
But the only canvas swimmers have to show off their individuality is often just their bodies.
Tattoos in swimming are almost impossible to hide, and can reveal a lot about their owners – from their

Aquatics | Olympic Qualifier | World Championships | Fukuoka

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JUNE 17: An Olympic rings tattoo is seen on a Canadian swimmer during a training session ahead of the Budapest 2022 FINA World Championships at Duna Arena on June 17, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Male swimmer with Olympic rings tattoo

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There's no secret Joseph Schooling is considering his future in swimming.
Singapore's only Olympic champion has openly discussed his doubts over going to the next Olympic Games at Paris 2024 as other commitments, including compulsory military service.
However, if and when he's ready to finally call it a day and

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 12:  Joseph Schooling of Singapore celebrates winning gold with Michael Phelps of the United States who tied for silve in the Men's 100m Butterfly Final on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

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Joseph Schooling shares about relationship with idol-turned-friend Michael Phelps: "He's very willing to help out"

Singapore Olympic legend Joseph Schooling says a decision on whether he's going to retire from swimming is coming soon.
"The end point needs to be definitive," his nation's first-ever Olympic gold medallist said in Hanoi, Vietnam, during the SEA Games 2021 in 2022.
"We need to have a clear and

Southeast Asian Games - Swimming - Aquatic Sports Palace, National Sports Complex, Hanoi, Vietnam - May 16, 2022 Gold medallist Singapore's Joseph Isaac Schooling celebrates on the podium after winning the men's 100m butterfly REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

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Joseph Schooling says retirement decision coming "sooner rather than later, in the next few weeks"

Singapore's superstar Joseph Schooling is excited about his swimming campaign at the 2021 SEA Games, in 2022, for what many anticipate will be for the final time.
Ahead of the competition start the 26-year-old hinted at his impending retirement, suggesting that it was only a matter of determining when he

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 12:  Joseph Schooling of Singapore celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's 100m Butterfly Final on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Joseph Schooling Rio 2016

Joseph Schooling excited about sixth SEA Games appearance as doubts shroud future 

Southeast Asia is about to put on a show with the SEA Games 2021 taking place from 12-23 May 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The 31st edition of the Southeast Asian Games features 40 sports across 526 events and counts on the participation of over 4,5,467 athletes from 11 different nations.

Some of the superstars competing at the SEA Games

SEA Games 2021 in 2022: Preview, schedule and stars to watch in Vietnam

Winning an Olympic gold medal is a life changing moment.
In an instant an athlete is elevated from competitor to champion; capitulated to great sporting heights and remembered for generations.
But behind every life-changing moment there’s a story – context that explains why that moment is as great as it

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Two-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel added another ISCA International Senior Cup win to his resume Friday (26 March), as he bested Joseph Schooling, the 2016 100m butterfly Olympic champion, to claim the 100 butterfly title. Dressel won the 2019 world title in the 100m fly. The event is being held

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 04: Caleb Dressel looks on before competing in the Men's 100 Meter Freestyle Final on Day Two of the TYR Pro Swim Series at San Antonio on March 04, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Caeleb Dressel bests Joseph Schooling in 100 butterfly at ISCA International Senior Cup

Two-time Olympic swimming champion Caeleb Dressel of the United States won the 50m freestyle Thursday (25 March) at the ISCA International Senior Cup in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dressel, the 2019 world champion in the event, swam a 22.33 time. He edged out Matej Dusa (22.71) and Arsenio Bustos (23.02).
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 04: Caleb Dressel competes in the Men's 200 Meter Butterfly Final on Day Two of the TYR Pro Swim Series at San Antonio on March 04, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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Caeleb Dressel wins 50m free at ISCA International Senior Cup

Young swimmers continued to make a splash on the third and final day of the U.S. Open Championships, held at nine different sites due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Phoebe Bacon (pictured above), 18 years old and already a national champion in the 100m backstroke, continued her quick rise up the ranks,

Joseph SCHOOLING

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How Singapore’s Joseph Schooling toppled swimming royalty

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How Singapore’s Joseph Schooling toppled swimming royalty

Joseph Schooling wins Singapore's first ever gold medal

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