Srihari Nataraj

Professional Swimmer

Indian Bangalore Capricorn 6' 1"

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Swimmer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/01/2001
Age25 years
BirthplaceBangalore
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Srihari Nataraj

21/09/2026

Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 50m backstroke final at the Asian Games 2026 after finishing third in his heat and joint ninth overall. He later finished last in the final, which gave him valuable experience against Asia's fastest sprinters.

24/07/2026

At the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Srihari Nataraj advanced from the 50m backstroke heats to the semi-finals after finishing fifth in his heat. He also reached the semi-finals of the men's 100m backstroke, having led India's swimming squad at the Games.

18/07/2025

Srihari Nataraj set a new Indian national record in the 200m freestyle with a time of 1:48.11 at the World University Games in Germany. The performance continued his strong form in 2025 and established a new national benchmark in the event.

2025

Srihari Nataraj won three medals at the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad, including a bronze in the men's 4x100m medley relay. The results reinforced his standing as one of India’s leading backstroke swimmers and added to India’s medal tally at the championship.

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Bio/Wiki

SpecialtyBackstroke
Recent CompetitionsCommonwealth Games 2026 (Glasgow) and Asian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya)

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1"
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Delhi Public School, Bangalore
  • Jain Heritage School, Bangalore
College/UniversitySri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bangalore

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Watching movies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherNataraj Venkataraman
MotherKalyani
SiblingsBalaji Nataraj

Career

International DebutAsian Age Group Swimming Championships 2015
Coach/Mentor
Strokes
  • Backstroke
  • Freestyle
ClubIndia
Events
Freestyle
  • 50m
  • 100m
  • 200m
Backstroke
  • 50m
  • 100m
  • 200m
Medley Relay4x 100m
Medals
Gold
  • Multiple including South Asian Aquatic Championships 2016, 2017, Khelo India Youth Games 2019, and more
  • Six gold medals at 2019 South Asian Games in Nepal
  • 9 gold medals and 1 silver at 38th National Games in Uttarakhand 2025
  • 8 gold medals at 37th National Games in Goa 2023
Silver50M Backstroke at 2016 South Asian Aquatic Championships
Records
  • National Record in men’s 100 meter backstroke at Sette Colli Trophy Meet, Rome, 2021
  • Multiple national records in 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke events
  • National Record in 100m freestyle with time of 49.46 seconds
  • National Record in 200m freestyle with time of 1:48.66
  • Holds 14 Indian national swimming records as of 2025
Awards
  • Ekalavya Award 2020
  • Best Male Athlete at 37th National Games 2023
  • Best Male Athlete at 38th National Games 2025
Olympic QualificationSecond Indian swimmer to achieve direct Olympic 'A' qualification for 100m backstroke at Sette Colli Trophy, Rome, 2021
Olympics
  • 2020 Tokyo Olympics
  • 2024 Paris Olympics
Commonwealth Games
2026 GlasgowNamed to India's swimming squad and led the team; reached the 100m backstroke semi-finals after finishing fifth in heats
2022 BirminghamReached the finals in both backstroke events, finishing fifth in the 50m and seventh in the 100m
Asian Games
2026 Aichi-NagoyaQualified for the men's 50m backstroke final and finished last in the final

Favourites

SwimmerMichael Phelps
AthleteMilkha Singh
CuisineIndian
Rock BandLinkin Park

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/srihari33/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/srihari-nataraj-3a7165250

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. An Indian swimmer holds the title of being the youngest to meet FINA 'A' standard in the men’s 100m backstroke.
2. His family has a strong background in both cricket and swimming.
3. Despite his initial interest in cricket, he ultimately pursued a career in swimming.
4. He started his swimming journey by competing at just 5 years old.
5. He has proudly represented India in prestigious international competitions like the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
6. In 2019, he achieved remarkable success with 7 gold medals at the Khelo India Youth Games.
7. He trained at Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre under coach Pradeep Kumar during his early years.
8. Began swimming at age two and a half.
9. Trains 4 to 6 hours a day.

Also born on 16 January

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