LONGEST DISTANCE SWIM BY YOUNGEST GIRL - World Record by Gayathri Praveen of Kerala India
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- Apr 2, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 12, 2025

The World Record Of Longest Distance Swim By Youngest Girl Is Achieved By Gayathri Praveen (Student Of Swimming Coach Biju Thankappan) On 6 February 2023 In India. She Swam 4.5 Km In The Lake In 1 Hour 24 Minutes On 7 January 2023 In Kothamangalam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, And Has Set A Record For The Worldwide Book Of Records.
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About world record holder Gayathri Praveen
Swimming is a sport that has captivated humans since ancient times. The achievements of swimmers have always been admired and celebrated by people of all ages and cultures. In recent years, the world has witnessed some remarkable feats by young and talented swimmers who have broken records and raised the bar for future generations. In this essay, I will focus on one such achievement - the world record of the longest distance swim by the youngest girl achieved by Gayathri Praveen (student of swimming coach Biju Thankappan), on 6 February 2023 in India. She swam 4.5 km in the lake in 1 hour and 24 minutes and has set a record for the Worldwide Book of Records. We will examine the significance of this achievement in the context of swimming history, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for young swimmers.



