Joseph Schooling posing with Michael Phelps in 2008, then beating him at 2016 Olympics

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image showing Joseph Schooling posing with Michael Phelps in 2008, then beating him at 2016 Olympics

ThisIsGettinWeirdNow on July 29th, 2024 at 07:36 UTC »

That must have felt surreal

milano8 on July 29th, 2024 at 09:17 UTC »

"Not only was I the person who inspired this kid, he eventually beat me?!"

If this ever happened to me I would be ecstatic. I'd be extremely proud to have inspired the next generation to do what I love.

SewAlone on July 29th, 2024 at 11:07 UTC »

What I love about Michael Phelps is that he is genuinely happy for people who break his records.