Joseph Schooling
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
4
Honours
1
Covers
3
Records
Joseph Schooling's greatest accolade is being Singapore's first and only Olympic gold medalist, a feat that transcends sport. His victory in 2016 not only broke a 56-year medal drought but also inspired a generation of young swimmers in Singapore. He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, a rare honor for an Asian swimmer, and received the Public Service Star and Order of Temasek from the Singapore government. His records, including the Olympic record in the 100m butterfly, remain a testament to his extraordinary talent.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Inducted as an Honoree for his historic impact on swimming.
Public Service Star
Awarded for his contributions to the nation through sports.
Order of Temasek (Bronze)
One of Singapore's highest national honors.
Guinness World Record
Youngest Singaporean to win an Olympic gold medal.
Magazine Covers
Time
2024-08
Life After Gold
Records & Feats
First Singaporean to Win an Olympic Gold Medal
Won the 100m butterfly at the 2016 Rio Olympics, ending Singapore's 56-year wait for an Olympic medal.
Olympic Record in 100m Butterfly
Set an Olympic record of 50.39 seconds in the 100m butterfly at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Asian Record in 50m Butterfly
Set the Asian record of 22.93 seconds in the 50m butterfly in 2017.