Joseph Schooling of Singapore achieved a historic victory in the 2016 Olympics, winning the nation's first-ever gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly. He defeated swimming legend Michael Phelps, setting an Olympic record with a time of 50.39 seconds. This monumental win earned Schooling a S$1 million bonus and was celebrated widely across Singapore, with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong acknowledging it as an incredible feat. AI
RANK_REASON This is a significant historical sports achievement for a nation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
- Chad le Clos
- Hungary
- Joseph Schooling
- László Cseh
- Lee Hsien Loong
- Michael Phelps
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Tan Howe Liang
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