Veda Sarfare

Event Description

At just 1 year and 9 months old (21 months), Veda Paresh Sarfare from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, has etched her name in history by swimming 100 metres in an astonishing 10 minutes and 8 seconds, clinching a spot in the India Book of Records as the nation’s youngest swimmer to achieve this feat.

Summary

Her inspiring journey unfolded at a local government swimming pool, sparked by watching her elder brother’s lessons, and honed over a mere 11 months of training starting from 9 months under coaches Mahesh Milke and his wife Gauri, showcasing family support, community resources, and unyielding perseverance.

Award Details

Etched her name in India Book of Records