Tokyo Olympics: Joseph Schooling finishes last in 100m butterfly heat, will not defend crown

TOKYO — Olympic champion Joseph Schooling will not defend his men's 100m butterfly title after failing to qualify for the semi-finals at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday (July 29).

Schooling finished last in his heat at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre, clocking a time of 53.12s.

The top 16 qualify for the semi-finals of the event. 

Schooling’s national record stands at 50.39s, which he achieved in the 2016 Rio Olympics. It earned him an Olympic record and a gold medal.

Schooling’s compatriot Quah Zheng Wen also missed out on the semi-finals as he timed 52.39s.

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