September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

Bengaluru’s Siddhartha Agarwal becomes oldest Indian to swim solo across English Channel

Siddhartha Agarwal, a 49-year-old swimmer from Bengaluru, has made history by becoming the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel. Agarwal successfully navigated the 42-km stretch between England and France on August 29, completing the grueling swim in an impressive 15 hours and six minutes. Reflecting on his achievement, Agarwal said he wasn't sure about achieving this feat. Agarwal's quest in the freezing waters of the English Channel first began in 2018 when he crossed the Channel...