August 13, 2016, 03:29 PM 
50.39.
These four numbers announced the birth of Singapore's first Olympic champion Joseph Schooling, who bested swim legend Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly this morning.
Below are ten photos and quotes that said it all:
Photo #1: "It feels great, it kinds of feels surreal right now, it's crazy." -- Joseph Schooling at the press conference.
(Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Photo #2: “I hope this paves a new road for sports in Singapore, and opens a lot of doors. Hopefully this changes our sporting culture and mindset towards sports - that’s all I can dream for" -- Schooling
Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images
Photo #3: "When I was a six-year-old kid, I believe I could do it so this one wasn’t for me. It’s for my country, my friends, my family and all those people who supported me and believed in me." -- Schooling
Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
Photo #4: "Right now, I need to let this moment sink in, realise what I’ve done, and then have a better understanding of what I’ve accomplished." -- Schooling
Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images
Photo #5: "It doesn’t matter where you’re from, really. Some people believe that Singapore has a lot of (swimming) talent. I believe that." -- Schooling
Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
Photo #6: “All I can say is I’m really honoured and priviledged to have the opportunity to race in an Olympic final alongside huge names like Michael (Phelps), Chad (le Clos) and Laszlo (Cseh) –- guys who have changed the face of this sport".-- Schooling
Schooling of Singapore celebrates winning the Men's 100m Butterfly with Chad Le Clos and Laszlo Cseh (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Photo #7: "Today just happened to be a good day for me. I think Chad, Michael and Laszlo should still be the face for butterfly. This is like my first gold medal it's not like I've won 22 or 23." -- Schooling
Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images
Photo #8: "I hope this shows people from small countries can do extraordinary things." -- Schooling
Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images
Photo #9: “Hats off to Joseph. I look forward to seeing how he progresses in the next four years.” -- Michael Phelps at the press conference.
Schooling celebrates his victory with Phelps (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)
Photo #10: "Joe should be getting most of the questions...This kid just won a gold medal, guys. Let's ask him some more questions." -- Phelps at the press conference.
Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images.
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Top photo via Getty Images
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