Hashim Ramachandra’s execution turned many heads on Day 1 of the 77th Senior National Swimming Championships 2024 at the International Aquatic Complex in Yemmekare,’ Bangalore. She broke a 13-year-old accolade in the women’s 400m freestyle event.
Venue: International Aquatic Complex, Yemmekare, Bangalore
Date: 2024
Hashim Ramachandra breaks 13-year record.
“I trained hard. Breaking this mark is just a dream come true. It’s just the beginning, and I hope to carry this momentum forward,” said Ramachandra, full of optimism for the days ahead.
Hashim Ramachandra’s stunning execution came in the women’s 400m freestyle,’ where she clocked 4:24:70, breaking the long-standing mark of 4:25:76, antecedently held by Richey Misha in 2011.
She competed in Karnataka, which was her hometown,’ on the first day of the Ramachandra Championship. The astonishing success set the tone for an exciting week of swimming.
The young narrator was competent enough to conquer one of India’s oldest swimming records. When talking about her victory,’ Ramachandra said, “I trained hard. Breaking this mark is just a dream. It’s a start,’ and looked ahead to continuing this impulse in the coming days.”
Karnataka Dominates in Men’s and Women’s Relays
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Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay:
- Team Members: Shirin, Shalini R Dixit, Naisha, Hashika Ramachandra
- Time: 8:54.85
The Karnataka team led from the start, securing an overwhelming victory.
Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay:
- Team Members: Anish S Gowda, Barman S, Karthikeyan Nair, Dharman S
- Time: 7:42.90
Once again, Karnataka’s men set the pace from the beginning, winning the event convincingly.
Karnataka swimmers continued their dominance throughout the day and had strong performances in each relay.
In the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay, the team of Shirin, Shalini R Dixit, Naisha, and Hashika Ramachandra controlled the race from the start with a time of 8:54.85.
Their commanding demonstration earned a broad triumph and reinforced Karnataka’s amazing performance at this year’s event as well. In the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay as well as Karnataka’s Anish S Gowda,’ Barman S,’ Karthikeyan Nair, and Dharman S came out on top.
In the table with a time of 7:42:90, all four lead from the start. Keeping the challengers out of the competition, Knish, who had antecedently won the men’s 400m freestyle,’ helped the relay team win another gold medal for Karnataka.
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Aneesh S Gowda Takes Men’s 400m Freestyle Title.
In the men’s 400m freestyle event, Anish S Gowda from Karnataka showed his endurance and speed with a time of 3:56:59 to win the gold medal.
Indian swimming star Gowda Maintained his lead from the start and finished well ahead of his rivals.
Dharman S, also from Karnataka, finished second in 4:01.39, highlighting Karnataka’s dominance in long-distance freestyle competition.
Gowda’s performance this season continues his impressive run of form. His victory in the 400m freestyle could make him a favorite at the upcoming championships.
Strong Showdowns in Breathtaking Events
Men’s 200m Breaststroke:
- Winner: Danish Surest (Tamil Nadu)
- Time: 2:18.85
Danish Surest narrowly edged out Karnataka’s Manikanta L, who clocked 2:20.66 to take second place.
Women’s 200m Breaststroke:
- Winner: Tanya Shadakshari (Karnataka)
- Time: 2:40.54
Karnataka continued to impress, with Shadakshari defeating Maharashtra’s Jyoti Bajirao Pas, who finished in 2:42.01.
The thrilling event also saw furious competition, with Tamil Nadu’s Danish Surest delivering a standout execution in the Men’s 200m Breaststroke.
He clocked 2:18:85 to take the top spot, edging out Karnataka’s Manikanta L as well as who finished unconventional with a time of 2:20:66.
In the Women’s 200m competition,’ Karnataka’s Tanya Shadakshari clinched triumph with a time of 2:40:54, just ahead of Maharashtra’s Jyoti Bajirao Pas, who finished in 2:42:01. Shadakshari’s win added other gold to Karnataka’s tally,’ contributing to the state is control in both men’s and women’s categories on the opening day.
Future Prospects
The 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 promises to be a thrilling competition as India’s top swimmers keep vying for domestic honors and the chance to break more records.
Karnataka leading the medal tally after the first day, the stage is set for a sharp reign in the coming days.
Hashim Ramachandra’s record-breaking execution had already ignited excitement,’ and all eyes will be on her and other top swimmers as they aim for high success in the honored event.
Mix of established names and emerging talent, the patronage served as an important event for Indian swimmers to hone their abilities ahead of rising transnational competitions.
The first day of the National Aquatic Championships 2024 delivered high drama, with a historical mark and a host of thrilling races that have set the stage for an unforgettable week of swimming.
As the reign unfolds, India’s best swimmers will be looking to make their mark in what had already been a patronage to remember.
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