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Meet Jiya Rai, the 16-year-old who swam across the English Channel
Updated On: 31 July, 2024 12:10 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Her historic swim commenced on July 28 from Abbotts Cliff, England, and concluded at Pte De La Courte-Dune, France, in the early hours of July 29
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In a remarkable achievement, Jiya Rai, a 16-year-old with autism spectrum disorder, has made history by becoming the youngest and fastest para swimmer to complete a solo swim across the English Channel. Covering a distance of 34 kilometers, Jiya accomplished this formidable feat in an impressive 17 hours and 25 minutes.
Jiya, the daughter of Madan Rai, MC-at-Arms II in the Indian Navy, has distinguished herself as a pioneering figure in the 150-year legacy of channel swimming. Her historic swim commenced on July 28 from Abbotts Cliff, England, and concluded at Pte De La Courte-Dune, France, in the early hours of July 29, as reported by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). This exceptional swim was undertaken in support of autism awareness, aligning with the English Channel Sea Swimming`s dedication to this cause from July 21 to 28.
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