Ankit Bhasin

In a staggering display of innate talent and dedicated early training, Ratnagiri's Veda Sarfare has plunged into the India Book of Records as the youngest swimmer in the nation to complete the demanding 100 -metrer distance, a feat she accomplished in a remarkable 10 minutes and 8 seconds at the unbelievable age of just 1 year, 9 months, and 10 days. Having started formal training at a mere nine months old, Veda's record-breaking swim—which involved completing four full laps of the 25 metre municipal pool—has stunned the community, proving that her unique comfort and control in the water have enabled her to achieve a milestone that many adults struggle with.