Joseph Schooling, the swimming sensation who brought Singapore its first Olympic gold medal, has officially announced his retirement from competitive swimming. This momentous decision comes eight years after his iconic victory in the 100m butterfly at the 2016 Rio Olympics, a race that saw him out-swim his childhood idol, Michael Phelps.
Schooling’s retirement marks the end of an era for Singaporean swimming, with the national hero holding an impressive eight national records across individual and relay events. His unprecedented achievement in Rio not only put Singapore on the global sports map but also inspired a generation of swimmers in the nation and beyond. As Schooling transitions from the pool to the next chapter of his life, his legacy as a trailblazer in Singaporean sports will undoubtedly endure.
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