Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Swimmer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/01/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore |
Latest News about Srihari Nataraj
Srihari Nataraj set a new national record in the 100m freestyle with a time of 49.46 seconds during the heats at an international meet in Berlin. This shaved 0.01 seconds off Virdhawal Khade's long-standing record from 2008 and improved his own previous best of 49.80 seconds, marking the 14th Indian record of 2025.
Srihari Nataraj set a new national record in the 200m freestyle event with a time of 1:48.66 at the Singaporean Championships. This performance marked one of multiple record-breaking achievements by Indian swimmers early in 2025, highlighting his continued dominance in freestyle events.
Srihari Nataraj scripted history at the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 with exceptional performances in backstroke events. His world-class swims elevated India's presence on the international aquatics stage, building on his reputation as a premier backstroke specialist.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bangalore |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Girlfriend | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Nataraj Venkataraman |
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| Mother | Kalyani |
| Siblings | Balaji Nataraj |
Career
| International Debut | Asian Age Group Swimming Championships 2015 | ||||||
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| Club | India | ||||||
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| Olympic Qualification | Second Indian swimmer to achieve direct Olympic 'A' qualification for 100m backstroke at Sette Colli Trophy, Rome, 2021 | ||||||
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Favourites
| Swimmer | Michael Phelps |
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| Athlete | Milkha Singh |
| Cuisine | Indian |
| Rock Band | Linkin Park |
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. |