‘Superman’ Clark Kent is the pride of the Philippines as he beats Michael Phelps’ meet record
Meet 10-year-old Clark Kent Apuada, who is gaining international attention for his exploits in the pool and sharing the same name as Superman’s alter ego
Look down in the pool, it’s bird, it’s a plane. No, it’s Superman! Clark Kent might not be from Smallville or Metropolis, but he is definitely going places and yes, that is his real name.
Watch out Michael Phelps (and Henry Cavill), Clark Kent Apuada is soaring faster than the man of steel after the 10-year-old broke the Baltimore Bullet’s 23-year-old meet record in the 100m butterfly at the Far West International Championship in California at the weekend. And he is the pride of the Philippines as a second generation Filipino-American.
According to reports, Apuada swims for Monterey Country Aquatic Team in California and has been swimming competitively for four years.
He is already making a splash, earning plaudits from the 23-time Olympic gold medallist himself. Having the same name as the DC Comics hero’s alter ego – mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent – also helps.
Phelps offered his congratulations to the boy on his Twitter account.