Joseph Schooling

Joseph Schooling is a Singaporean swimmer who gained international fame when he won the gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming Singapore's first Olympic gold medalist. Born on June 16, 1995, Schooling started swimming at a young age and trained in the United States, where he honed his skills under the guidance of experienced coaches. His historic victory over swimming legend Michael Phelps in the final cemented his status as a national hero in Singapore, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the sport.