Manav More Creates Record by Swimming 26 km in 7.5 Hours.

India Wins After 37 Years at Switzerland’s Zurich Lake Competition.

At the 37th World Open Water Swimming Championship held at Zurich Lake, Switzerland, on Sunday, August 3, India secured victory in the wetsuit category after 37 years.

Thane Municipal Corporation’s lifeguard, marathon swimmer Manav More, achieved this historic win. He completed the 26 km swim in 7 hours and 38 minutes, earning a bronze medal for India in the third position overall.

The competition was organized by the Shri Chinmoy Mission. Manav’s coach and TMC lifeguard trainer Rajesh More represented India as team manager. The race started at 7 a.m. on August 3, 2025, from Rapperswil. The weather was challenging, with a water temperature of 23°C, air temperature of 11°C, and strong headwinds causing resistance.

Manav’s achievement was celebrated by TMC’s Sports Committee Chairman Eknath Patil and officials, marking a proud moment for Indian open-water swimming.