Aditya Raut

Aditya Raut

Aditya Raut (born on August 20 1993 in Pune) is a record breaking long distance swimmer. He is barely 14 year as on 2007 and has a distinction of swimming across the five continental channels and is the youngest in the world do so and only third Indian to accomplish it. He many holds world records for swimming. He was born to Santosh and Vinita Raut from Pune. He is taking education at Vikhe Patil High School, Pune.

Family Background

Aditya was a normal child before he and his teacher discovered his natural talent to swim long distance. This happened when Aditya was advised by his doctor to swim to recover from a broken leg. His talent was spotted by Vinay Marathe who happens to be his coach.

Present Activities

Aditya is now participating in various international competition around the world in Europe, Australia and Asia.

wimming Records

*Gateway of India-Worlds youngest swimmer
*Robben Island Channel, South Africa-Worlds youngest swimmer [http://www.capeswim.com/robbenisland_records.htm]
*Falsebay Iron Competition, South Africa-1st Ranked
*Cook Strait,New Zealand-Worlds youngest swimmer

References

* 11 year old conquers cook strait. [http://www.cookstraitswim.org.nz/Swims/ARaut_Dompost_Feb2005.htm]

* Youngest to Swim to Cook Straint [http://www.sportzhub.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1995&Itemid=1]
* Youngest Swimmer to cross Toroneus Gulf of Greece in yhear 2005.
* Youngest to Swim Catalina channel of USA in the year 2006.
* Youngest Swimmer to cross seven isalnds of Tunisia in seven days at Tunisia in the year 2006

External links

* [http://www.adityaraut.com/swcs.htm Official site]


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