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 Indian national record in the 100m freestyle with a time of 49.46 seconds during the heats at an international meet in Berlin. The swim broke Virdhawal Khade's long-standing mark from 2008 by 0.01 seconds and became his 14th Indian national record in 2025.
Srihari Nataraj set a new Indian national record in the 200m freestyle with a time of 1:48.66 at an international competition in Singapore. The performance added to his 2025 run of record-breaking swims and strengthened his position among India's top freestyle swimmers.
Srihari Nataraj delivered notable performances at the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025, with strong results in backstroke events that further raised India's profile in continental swimming. The results built on his established reputation as one of India's leading backstroke specialists.
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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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/srihari33/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/srihari-nataraj-oly-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. |