Cesar Cielo Filho, Brazil’s biggest swimming star, broke a world record at the World Championships in Rome last week, winning the gold in the 100 meter freestyle in 46.91 seconds. He was the first Brazilian swimmer to win an Olympic gold in Beijing last summer in the 50 meter free. He is only 22, and trains in the United States. (Check out this post-race interview in English here) Like he did in China, Cesar broke down in tears on the podium, cheered on by his family and fans.

Check out the exciting race and the medals ceremony (in Portuguese) below.