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Kalyan: 14-Year-Old Swimmer Malhar Desai Creates History With 25-Km Solo Sea Swim In 4 Hours 43 Minutes
24htopnews | May 15, 2026 12:09 AM CST

Fourteen-year-old Malhar Desai from Kalyan created history by completing a 25-km solo sea swim from Prongs Reef Lighthouse to Trombay Jetty in 4 hours and 43 minutes. Battling rough tides and strong winds, the teenager became the first swimmer to complete the challenging route solo under official supervision.

Kalyan, May 14: In a remarkable feat of endurance and determination, 14-year-old Malhar Kundan Desai from Kalyan has scripted history in open water swimming by successfully completing a challenging 25-kilometre solo sea swim from Prongs Reef Lighthouse to Trombay Jetty in just 4 hours and 43 minutes.

With this achievement, Malhar has become the first swimmer to successfully complete the route solo, marking a significant milestone in Maharashtra’s open water swimming circuit.

Teen swimmer achieves historic milestone

A Class IX student, Malhar Desai has been training for several years at the Rupali Repale Swimming Academy, where he undergoes rigorous practice sessions lasting three to four hours daily.


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