Tributes pour in as Singapore Olympic champion Joseph Schooling retires from swimming

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Singapore's Olympic champion Joseph Schooling has announced his retirement from competitive swimming. It calls time on a glorious career that saw him break an Olympic record, beat the legendary Michael Phelps and earn podium finishes at all major Games.

Singapore's Olympic champion Joseph Schooling has announced his retirement from competitive swimming. It calls time on a glorious career that saw him break an Olympic record, beat the legendary Michael Phelps and earn podium finishes at all major Games. Speaking to CNA's Alif Amsyar a day before retiring, the 28-year-old said he's now focusing on growing his swim school to help develop the next generation of champions in the pool.

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