Joseph Schooling - The Michael Phelps Fan Who Beat Him at the Olympics | Game Breakers 

"I don't wanna be the richest man on the cemetary" Legendary

Schooling has Olympic parents. Talent & dedication are essential, but this kind of parental support is priceless.

"You don't have to be a lawyer, a doctor or a successful businessman; there's success outside of those medium". More parents and people need to realise that.

Watching this July of 2021. It still made me emotional, and I am not even Singaporean. So happy for Singapore and my Singaporean friends who were so proud about this. Congratulations Joseph Schooling and congratulations Singapore!

The part about our national anthem being played at the Olympics for the first time. I got goosebumps watching that live on tv, it felt surreal. It's probably the last thing we'd expect to happen before Joseph made history. Thank you Joe! Good luck for Tokyo 2020!

As a Singaporean, I can remember very clearly the morning Joseph Schooling took the podium at the Olympics finals. My whole family was up, all my neighbours were up, and when he came in first, I could hear everyone around me cheering. It was such a surreal moment for the country and I have never felt more proud to be Singaporean than when I heard our national anthem being played for the first time in history. May more children be inspired by Joseph Schooling and may this be the start of something special in this tiny nation!

"Not every parent can afford this kind of thing. I sacrificed my business. But that's my choice, It was nobody else's choice. I don't want to be the richest man in the cemetery. We only have one son" That broke me. I lost my dad after he fell ill suddenly, almost 8 years ago, and listening to his dad, seeing him record his son's journey, seeing him wearing the longhorn shirt; man it got to me. The unconditional love and support to its fullest extent from his parents, but specially his dad, reminded me of mine. Schooling, you are set for life with those two by your side with whatever you decide to do next, whether it involves swimming or not. You're one lucky young man. Dad, I miss you dearly every single day and will for the rest of my life.

The real "never stop until your idol become your rival"

Michael Phelps is such a legend I love him and I love Joseph’s dedication

Came here to rewatch after his loss in Tokyo 2020 :( He will forever be our Champion in Singapore

Winning an Olympic gold medal is great. Repeating the same feat again 4 years later will be brilliant. However, the odds are stacked highly against him. To me, it’s not the gold medal that made him truly famous. He will be renowned for the only person who defeated Michael Phelps in his last Olympics

You could say phelps got schooled

"Mom, I'm going on the podium, you're not coming?" Brilliant.

I met this man at the airport after the NCAA champs last week. Took a pic with me even though he was with a friend. Truly an inspiration for me. In a few years, CNN and NBC are going to have the picture of us alongside me on the podium. I will not fail you schooling!

i don't know why, but i cried watching this... this is so inspiring

What great parents who let their son set his own goals. They stood behind him and his dreams happened. They must be beyond proud.

Me: I'm gonna win the Olymics one day *eats potatoe chips*

Whoah the entire country stp every activity just to support this young man and he won! Entire country's energy was behind pushing him to victory. I'm crying! All the best young man

This guy took "Work hard till your idols become your rivals" to a whole new dimension! :D ;)

They’re totally right about Singapore stopping to watch. I was in a tuition class and the entire centre paused lessons to stream the Olympic video

Coming from a small country not known for sport events, but beating the greatest of the greatest... Wow! That's such an achievement. Hats off to Joseph for being an inspiration for his home country! Congratulations! 👍😉😀

All respect to Schooling for beating that field so soundly, but Phelps, Cseh and Le Clos all TYING still strikes me as the single most unlikely coincidence I've ever seen at the Olympics.

a proud singaporean here! i still remember that time when literally EVERYONE in the country stopped to watch him on the tv. i was in a competition during that time though, and after that my teammates were all crowding around my teacher and she was showing us that he had won gold. ah the memories! :)

i vividly remember how i was stuck in class when i received a notification on my phone that Schooling was about to race in the finals; i excused myself to go to the toilet to watch him win it and i probably came back to class looking like i came back from disneyland

Crazy how Joseph met Phelps and ended up beating him years later

all the goosebumps felt when the national anthem was played for the first time...couldn't control it. it's when your heart is so full of pride for Schooling, for his achievements, his dedication, for this tiny island nation, where finally, finally, changes are made to the sporting scene, it feels like my heart would burst. what a time to be alive.

Michael Phelps broke the primary rule: Never allow schooling to interfere with swimming.

I love his parents! they are so cute and love their son so so much. I cried

I remember seeing a news notification pre-race from the local news company on my phone, encourage people to support him. Funny enough, 3 minutes later, I saw another notification, stating that he won, totally not expecting that. Maybe it was perhaps he won my home country’s first gold medal, but this moment really helped me escape the depression I was suffering at the time. Even though I am not Singaporean myself and practice a whole different sport, Schooling still is a pretty big inspiration for me and for that moment in the Rio Olympics, I’d just like to say thanks Schooling for being such a inspirational guy, for just one small moment that changed a country! ❤️

Watching this in August of 2021 as a singaporean, just saying that I’ll forever be proud of him, no matter what. He brought huge glory to our nation and that will be in our hearts forever ❤️

Someone posted that Schooling is the only person who could make me cry listening to our National Anthem. I feel the same.

as a Singaporean, I feel so incredibly proud

I am a Filipino that's been to this tiny country called Singapore, and as a fellow Southeast Asian, I'm proud of this guy, too..To achieved this kind of athleticism, and beating the greatest swimmer ever (Michael Phelps) is way beyond amazing, it's just unimaginable ! Good luck on your goals in Tokyo 2020, Joe ! Go smoke them all !

His coaches didn’t know what goggles and cap he should be wearing?

“I hate practice I’m not gonna lie” mood

no matter what happens, schooling will always remain a legend 🙌

I am a Singaporean, and watching this video makes me cry.

Im not a Singaporean but OMG im crying watching this. The thing abt the national anthem played for the first time in Olympic...how the whole nation cheering for him...truly heart touching moment to see 💕

Schooling: *gets into Olympic final* Also Schooling: “that was probably one of the worst experiences in my life”

Joseph is amazing. He is my Idol now. How can he have that determination at the age of 13. My godness.

“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.” ~Randy Pausch~

The intro and outro are at my pool! I was so confused when I started the video haha. Amazing to see a legend at the same place I was just earlier today.

I remember watching that race with a friend and I remembered when his name was being called, my friend and I looked at eachother and were jokingly like "Schooling? He's gonna school this race!" not really thinking much of it. But then he actually flew by and won and our jaws just dropped.

What an inspiration!!!

We will be Schooling’s fan after watching this.

When his team mate mentioned how amazing a gold medal is for a young country, I automatically thought of Mr Tan Howe Liang, who bagged a silver medal way back in 1960...even before independence.

"I don't want to be the richest man in the cemetery", that is the smartest thing I've heard in a long time.

The whole country was so SHOOKETH I got chills when the National anthem played

I cried when they played the Singapore national anthem on the day he won the gold medal in Rio.

Oh man, I remember watching this live. A triple silver metal and an amazing gold medal. Got shocked when I watched Joseph but so excited for him afterwards. He has a great future ahead, I hope he competes in Tokyo 2020.

A WR and his coach says he's no where near as fast as he could go..... I see

I’m Chinese, I don’t know why I’m so emotional and crying to watch this. Good job

His parents are the best! Really and truly a test of love and determination 💕

The whole Singapore are proud to have you. Thanks for your dedicated performance and effort!!! make history agan in the 2020 olympics!!!

He will always be our all time pride and glory . Joseph schooling 🇸🇬

I just love his dedication.... Many countries are out there who were not very much in Olympics or sports at all. But I love how everyone is getting aware of a lot of games 🤗

Always supporting you from home Joseph! - Fellow Singaporean

I hope that my country, the Philippines will finally win its first-ever Olympic gold medal in Tokyo. ❤️🇵🇭

From India. After watching this u are my biggest inspiration and u have really inspired to work harder and harder. What a story.

When you beat your idol it’s great feeling

Michael doesn’t cry after he becomes 2nd, he just is proud of him.

This brought tears to my eyes.. I'm an Indian🥺 So happy for Singapore. ❤

"I dont wanna be the richest in the cemetary" school em dad, tell em!!

This is my favourite video of all time right now!

Amazing inspirational story and video put together!

'dont like to lose '- that is what a kiasu Singaporean would say , love from Malaysia

His story is so inspirational, it takes a lot to not give up. Legends.

What a legend, and he has really great parents.

I was a lot into swimming as a kid but as an Indian we know sports, except cricket has no future.. My parents were very supportive at all times and never forced me to take any decision.. some of the things Schooling's parents said to him my dad has said to me. Being just a tad bit younger than him, I guess it's your choices, your determination and your hard work that gets you places. Now I will be a doctor in another year, so not bad.. To be someone people look up to, give inspiration to the next generation, you gotta strive for excellence.. People don't give swimming it's due credit idk why maybe it's not endorsed by big brands or it's not covered throughout the year.. but any one who knows about competitive swimming knows the amount of dedication it requires, and I'm not saying this just like that.. I know what hard work means.. I took a career in medicine so you can count on it lol.. When I first saw this race it gave me goosebumps and the way he celebrated was awesome.. I googled about him and this video made me write some things about myself too.. but it's all about him! U know, you can never enjoy the destination if u haven't been through the process.. it takes time but eventually u'll get there! Just, DON'T GIVE UP! All the best to everyone in their lives! God bless Singapore :D

Here after Tokyo! Still a winner to me❤ come back stronger Joseph! Ubi, Singapore.

8:12 When your so bald you don't even need to wear a swim cap at the Olympics.

Such loving parents and a incredible son! All the best for this Schooling and his fam

So proud of joseph achievement. I still remember at 1992 barcelona, susi susanti win indonesia's first gold medal. Tokyo 2020 is coming!

Wow i can never forget this still remember watching this sensational win !!I luved what his Dad had to say stun the world he sure did !!👍

relieving this moment as if it were yesterday, but we got to remember, just the fact that our athletes represent us in such a legendary sporting event is a big deal in itself :") let's never forget when joseph won this medal for us singaporeans years ago.

I hope to be that dad to future my children. Showering endless love and support. A real inspiration.

I don't care who you are. The Rio 2016 100m Butterfly Final is one the best swimming races in history. I was cheering on my fellow Hungarian, Cseh Lászlo! No one would have predicted a little Singaporean would be the top three best swimmers in the sport! Absolutely fantastic! Good luck Schooling!

Can’t wait to see him swim in Tokyo.

I remember watching this on TV, it was truly spectacular, all the best in Tokyo 2020!

Smart and supportive parents, well done to all three!

ALL THE BEST FOR 2020!!!! SINGAPORE LOVES YOU

I remember watching him defeat Phelps while I was getting ready for my school in the morning.. I was surprised and felt happy for entire Singapore

Congratulations Joseph from Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. We love you.

Got extremely emotional watching this. Being an athlete is a life lesson. relish the joy of winning but polish yourself from failures.

i gonna take this medal in 2024 you all will see this First man from Kyrgyzstan take this medal

"I guide other's to a treasure that I cannot possess"

Neeraj brought this feelings to India, on this 2020 Tokyo Olympic. It's a great feeling.

As a Thai, You inspire me a lot. Keep doing and get gold medals at Tokyo 2020.

He's gonna beat the World Record in 2020. Mark this comment. Edit: Pandemic really fcked up everything right? Well, see you all in 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Hopefully this time, 2021 is not a climax of what 2020 has been.

I cried what an amazing short documentary 🙌🏼😅

He is a prove that a success is a combination of love, hardwork, fail, pain and passion.

This is so touchy. Can't wait to see him on tokyo ASAP

I just told him " Stun the world " .

‘I don’t want to be the richest man in the cemetery.’ Great epigram !

This gotta be the best inspirational video ever 🔥

What an Amazing Warm Welcome For Him......Amazing Singapore .....Keep it Up

As a Singaporean I’m so proud of Joseph schooling’s gold win, but honestly after the Olympics he became so much more arrogant. Well considering how much media coverage he has been given, it’s not surprising how cocky he became.

Just incredible Joseph for you are truly an inspiration to everyone . Goes to show you dreams come true if you work hard and have great Coaches and very supportive parents

I'm watching this exactly 1 yr it was posted nice

Singapore sports council appears only when somebody won something. Looool!