| Name(s) |
ARATI SAHA (GUPTA) |
| Date of
Birth |
September 24, 1940 |
| Date of
Death |
August 23, 1994 |
|
Identity |
Indian Swimmer |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
September 29, 1959 - She became the first woman
from Asia to swim the English Channel, from Cape Gris Nez,
France to Sandgate, England. She swam the 42 miles in 16 hours
20 minutes, and hoisted the flag of India at Sandgate. |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- She was initiated in swimming at
the early age of four.
- From 1945 to 1951, she
won 22 State competitions
including an all-India
record in 1949.
- She was inspired by Indian
swimmer
Mihir Sen to try to
cross the English Channel. She was
awarded Padmashri in 1960. A set of
Indian stamps was issued to
commemorate the contribution of
Indian women in various fields,
including Aarti Gupta.
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