Know the swimming records for all age groups and events
At various stages of competitive swimming, you would like to know the swimming records for those events. Swimming records represent the fastest times ever recorded in a particular event and this is maintained by various organizations at various levels.
Swimming is a sport that requires a lot of training and dedication to improve. While swim timings can provide an objective measure of progress and improvement, it is important to remember that they are not the only measure of success in the sport.
You should know where to check swimming records and also know the websites and organizations that keep track of swimming records.
Remember these websites in India are not always up to date or they move to a new website. We will keep this list updated in that case.
Where to check the swimming records in India?
Depending on the swimming competition, swimmers can find the swim timings for that event. You would need to visit different sites for this and check when was the data last updated.
National level swimming records
For national-level records in India, visit the following site. Whether you are looking for under 12 swimming records or under 14 swimming records in India, you will find the swim timings here. You should visit the Juniors and Sub Junior section.
You can also check for upcoming competitions. The results are also updated and maintained on this site.
State-level swim timings
If you are participating in state-level swimming competitions you can check if there is a site where the state maintains the timings of the swimmers and if it is regularly updated.
Karnataka Swimming Association maintains the swim timings at the state level under this site.
SwimSwam maintains state-level information on its website under the news section. For e.g., you can get the Karnataka swimming competition information by searching for Karnataka in the search bar.
If you are looking for junior and sub-junior level results, search with those terms
International-level swimming records
The Asia-level records for men and women were maintained under the following site. This is for both long course (50m) and short course (25 m).
For Olympics Record, you can check here
Wikipedia also lists the world records for swimming
Wikipedia Swimming World Records
School level swimming records
Even individual schools will maintain the swimming records of their students. When children begin to swim, they can take reference of these timings to begin with.
Depending on where you live and the level of swimming you are interested in, there are websites or organizations that provide this information
FINA – This is the international governing body for swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming. Their website provides information on world records, world rankings, and other swimming-related statistics.
Swimming World Magazine – This is a swimming publication that provides information on swimming records, news, and events at the international level. They also cover other aquatic sports.
Why do you need to know about swimming records?
It is important to know the swimming records held at different levels. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer or simply looking to improve your skills, knowing swim timings and swimming records can be a valuable tool in your swimming journey.
Inspiration and motivation
Knowing swim timings is a source of inspiration and motivation for swimmers who want to improve their own performances. Knowing what the current records are can give swimmers something to aspire to and push themselves to achieve.
Goal setting
Swimmers can use current swimming records as a benchmark for setting goals and tracking their progress. Swimmers can use the swimming journal for this. By knowing what the current record is, swimmers can set realistic and achievable goals for themselves, and measure their progress against the best performances in their discipline.
Competition
Knowing the current records can help swimmers understand the level of competition they’ll be facing. The swimmers can then strategize accordingly to try to break the record.
Other than knowing swim timings, you should also be watching some famous male and female swimmers swim. They have incredible technique and form, which can be fascinating to watch and learn from. Swimming is a sport that requires incredible strength and endurance and it is inspiring as you witness their speed and power in the water.
Who are some of the famous swimmers in India?
There have been several notable swimmers who have represented India at the international level. Here are some names for the 4 popular swimming strokes
Freestyle
Virdhawal Khade – Virdhawal Khade is a prominent Indian swimmer who specializes in freestyle events. He is a multiple-time national champion and has represented India at multiple international events including the Olympics and Asian Games.
Shivani Kataria – Shivani Kataria is an Indian swimmer who has competed in freestyle events at multiple international events including the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and FINA World Championships.
Breaststroke
Bhakti Sharma – Bhakti Sharma is an Indian swimmer who specializes in long-distance swimming and breaststroke events. She has set records in open-water swimming and has represented India at multiple international events including the FINA World Championships.
Richa Mishra – Richa Mishra is a prominent Indian swimmer who has excelled in both individual medley and breaststroke events. She has represented India at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and FINA World Championships.
Butterfly
Maana Patel – Maana Patel is an Indian swimmer who has competed in butterfly events at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. She currently holds the national record in the 100m butterfly and has been nicknamed “Butterfly Queen” in India.
Sajan Prakash – Sajan Prakash represented India at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
Backstroke
Shikha Tandon – Shikha Tandon is a retired Indian swimmer who excelled in backstroke events. She held multiple national records during her career and represented India at Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
Srihari Nataraj – Srihari Natarj has won multiple national championships in backstroke events. He has represented India at multiple international events, including the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. He currently holds the national record in the 100m backstroke.
Remember, we watch famous swimmers swim to understand their strengths and techniques. Do not focus too much on swim timings as this can lead to unnecessary pressure and stress. Instead, swimmers should focus on their technique, endurance, and overall fitness, which will ultimately lead to better swim timings.
