From politicians and national athletes to members of the public and netizens, the Republic basked in the 17-year-old's success.
The last time Singapore clinched a medal at the Summer Games was at Rio 2016 when swimmer Joseph Schooling made history by winning the men's 100m butterfly final.
When asked about Maximilian's achievement, the 29-year-old Schooling, who retired in April, told The Straits Times: "Congratulations Max. I know how hard you've worked for it and how much you want this.
"We are so proud and happy for you and your family. Enjoy the moment."
In a Facebook post, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said: "Max is mature beyond his years his teenage smile and traces of puppy fat are deceptive. There is a new wind in Singapore sports.
"Just imagine we had no Olympic medal for almost half a century after Tan Howe Liang's silver medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
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