Category Archives: KNOW YOUR SWIMMER

Know Your Swimmer: Explore inspiring stories of swimmers from around the world, their achievements, records, and contributions to the sport of swimming.

Bhakti Sharma-Indian Swimmer

Know Your Swimmer Bhakti Sharma

Bhakti Sharma: Record-Breaking Open Water Swimmer Bhakti Sharma is a pioneering Indian open water swimmer whose extraordinary achievements have placed her among the most celebrated athletes in the world. Born on November 30, 1989, in Mumbai and raised in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Bhakti began swimming at just 2.5 years old under the guidance of her mother, […]

Nisha Millet-Indian Swimmer

Know Your Swimmer Nisha Millet

KNOW YOUR SWIMMER: Nisha Millet;India Nisha Millet, a trailblazer in Indian swimming, made history as the only woman in India’s 2000 Sydney Olympics team and the first Indian woman to meet Olympic B Qualification timings. Known for her dominance in freestyle and backstroke events, she held national records in the 200m and 400m freestyle for […]

Shikha Tandon-Indian Swimmer

Know Your Swimmer Shikha Tandon

Shikha Tandon, a trailblazer in Indian swimming, has made her mark with 146 national and 36 international medals, including five golds. The first Indian woman to qualify for two events at the 2004 Athens Olympics, she has set multiple national records and won prestigious accolades like the Arjuna Award. With achievements spanning sports and science, […]

Virdhawal Vikram Khade-Indian Swimmer

Know Your Swimmer Virdhawal Vikram Khade

Virdhawal Vikram Khade, one of India’s finest swimmers, has made history with his exceptional achievements in freestyle and butterfly events. As the youngest Indian swimmer to qualify for the Olympics in 2008, he holds multiple national records and brought India its first swimming medal in 24 years with a bronze at the 2010 Asian Games. […]