Slambook: Idhant Chaturvedi

Name: Idhant Chaturvedi

Swim Team or Club: PM Swimming Centre

Favorite Stroke: Backstroke

Best Swim Meet Memory: 2023 national meet Odisha ; 50m backstroke

Favorite Pre-Race Ritual: Jumping before the race to warm-up

Swimming Inspiration or Role-model: Ryan Murphy

Most Challenging Set You’ve Conquered: 156*50m Freestyle on .45

Dream Swimming Destination: Olympic gold

Favorite Swim Gear/Equipment: TYR Avictor

Favorite Food Indulgence: Pizza

What Age You Started Swimming: When I was 5 years old

Favorite Swimming Quotes or Mantras: None

Best Piece of Swimming Advice You’ve Received: Never give up.

Do You Have Siblings Who Swim: Yes

Most Memorable Record or Personal Best: 2019 Jamnabai Narsee, 100m backstroke new meet record (NMR): 1:21.68

Swim-related Superstitions, If Any: Stepping out of the call room with the right foot..

Swim Goals for the Future: Setting national records

Swimming Nickname, If You Have One: None…

One Thing You Wish Non-Swimmers Understood About Swimming: It’s really tough!!!, even though it looks easy for an external viewer.

If Not a Swimmer, What Profession Would You Choose: Chess ♟️♟️ player.

Favorite Water Body (Pool and Place): Odisha, Kalinga stadium long course pool

What Do You Enjoy When You’re Not Swimming? (Hobbies): Playing video games

Most Embarrassing Swim Moment: It has to do with a torn Racing Suit. Let it be..

Best Swimming Advice You’d Give to Beginners: Focus on breathing and stay healthy

Personalized Message or Signature To Make Your Slambook Entry Unique: Swimming is fun if you make it…