Despite being less-than-chiselled and finishing 59th out of 59 competitors (finishing an entire 17 seconds behind number one), the man who the media have dubbed "Robel the Whale" was happy as hell to be there. But despite his cult-like status among fans, he's been drenched with criticism.
The university student was stoked after his **t-so-stellar swim. He told Reuters, "I am so happy because it is my first competition in the Olympics. So thanks for God."* Read more...