Fan who idolized Phelps, dethrones him
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This just in from the Department of Ain't Life Interesting?
Michael Phelps lost his last individual race as an Olympian last night.
To this kid he met in 2008.
Joseph Schooling of Singapore is 21 now.
United States' Michael Phelps congratulates Singapore's gold medal winner Joseph Schooling after the men's 100-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Funny thing about kids. They're always gaining on you.
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