Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | B. Benediction Rohit |
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| Known For | First Indian Male to Overcome 24-Second Hurdle in 50m Butterfly at the World University Games (2025) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bell Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu |
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| College/University | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| International Debut | World University Games 2025 | ||||||||||
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| Coach/Mentor | Nihar Ameen | ||||||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rohit.ben10/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rohit hails from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. | |
| He was born with a birth defect involving a broken thigh bone, which led his doctor to advise swimming for physical fitness instead of cricket or football. | |
| He started his swimming career in 2019 at district and state levels, facing challenges initially before finding success. | |
| His pivotal moment came at the 2019 School Games Federation of India nationals, where after initially considering giving up, he won his first gold in the 100m breaststroke. | |
| In 2022, he secured his first individual gold medal at the Khelo India University Games and gained recognition in the 50m butterfly event. | |
| He broke Virdhawal Khade’s 100m butterfly record in June 2025 at the National Aquatics Championships. | |
| He created a historical milestone in July 2025 by becoming the first Indian male swimmer to complete the 50 m butterfly in under 24 seconds. | |
| As of October 2025, he has accumulated a total of five medals in international championships. |
