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Too Young to Walk Properly? Yet She Just Broke a National Record in Swimming at Just 1.9 Years Old
Published: 10/12/25
Updated: 10/12/25
At an age when most toddlers are still wobbling on their tiny feet, holding onto furniture, or learning their very first words… one little girl from Ratnagiri has quietly made Indian sports history.
She swam 100 metres in 10 minutes and 8 seconds.
And with that, at 1 year and 9 months old, little Veda Sarfare became the youngest swimmer in India to enter the India Book of Records.
Yes, just a one year 9 months toddler for whom even floating could be difficult, has won a national award in swimming.
Where It All Began: The Poolside Curiosity
Veda’s journey began with something beautifully simple - watching her older brother train.
Every day, she stood by the poolside when her brother used to swim. She was fascinated by the splashes and strokes.
And one day, without hesitation, she leaned forward… and dove right in.
Her family was stunned. And it was not because she jumped, but because she started moving through the water naturally and fearlessly. It was as if the pool was her playground.
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11 Months. Countless Laps. Unshakable Spirit.
What happened next was nothing short of magical. With 11 months of gentle training, Veda transformed from a curious toddler to a confident swimmer.
While most kids her age are learning nursery rhymes, she was learning breathing patterns.
While others are playing with toys, she was kicking, floating, and gliding.
The Day She Made History
On the day she attempted the 100-metre swim, no one expected a record. They just hoped she would enjoy the water like she always did.
But Veda had other plans. She completed the full 100 metres very calmly, finishing in 10 minutes and 8 seconds.
When officials confirmed the timing, the crowd was stunned. A toddler had just done something many adults struggle with.
And just like that…India's youngest swimmer was born.
This is pure childhood magic meeting pure natural talent.
A Reminder to Every Parent and Every Dreamer
Veda’s story is a reminder that talent has no age limit. It says that passion can appear anytime, anywhere - even in a toddler who is barely out of diapers.
Sometimes, the youngest hearts create the biggest waves.
For now, her family plans to keep things joyful and pressure-free. Right now, the pool is the happy place for her, and that might be exactly why she shines in it.
One thing is clear - if this is what 1.9 years looks like…the future of Indian swimming just got exciting.
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