He became the first Singaporean to win an Olympic gold .
A newly - inked Olympic rings tattoo is seen on Singaporean swimming sensation Joseph Schooling 's arm as he speaks to the media upon his return to Singapore on Aug. 16 .
Joseph Schooling became the first Singaporean to win an Olympic gold .
A newly - inked Olympic rings tattoo is seen on Singaporean swimming sensation Joseph Schooling 's arm as he speaks to the media upon his return to Singapore on Aug. 16 .