When our Singapore son beat Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly race
A soaring sense of pride and patriotism was abound in Singapore today, almost exceeding the recent National Day celebrations.
Social media platforms and news channels exploded with congratulations of the highest form, upon realising that 21-year-old Singaporean swimmer Joseph Schooling had made history by garnering Singapore's first ever Olympic gold medal.
His stellar performance in the 100m butterfly race at the Rio Olympics' Games was sealed with an Olympic record of 50.39 seconds — beating decorated US Olympian Michael Phelps.
Meanwhile, here's how Singaporeans and the rest of the world reacted to his win, from heartfelt congratulations to witty memes:
Photo: Olympic Facebook Page
8. Singapore on world stage
This fierce and powerful shot of Schooling, posted on the official Olympic Facebook Page, with the caption “AMAZING! Congratulations Joseph Schooling #SIN #gold Michael Phelps#USA #silver Chad le Clos #RSA #silver Laszlo Cseh #HUN #silver#Swimming Men’s 100m Butterfly”, truly says it all.
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