Tag: Freestyle

Slambook: Akash Mani

Akash Mani, backstroke swimmer, Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre Bengaluru

Akash Mani of Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre fills out the SwimmingDrive Slambook — on his 56.15 in the 100m backstroke at the 2024 Senior Nationals, Michael Phelps as his inspiration, biryani after every session, and why swimming is passion, not work.

Slambook: Nithik Nathella

Nithik Nathella, competitive swimmer, Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre Bengaluru

National Games Record-holder Nithik Nathella of Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre fills out the SwimmingDrive Slambook — on his 2:03.35 backstroke record, 100x100s at training, Sajan Prakash and Niranjan Mukund as inspirations, and why silence is the only pump-up playlist he needs.

Slambook: Vihitha Nayana

Vihitha Nayana Loganathan, backstroke swimmer, Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre Bengaluru

Senior Nationals 2025 winner and record-breaker Vihitha Nayana of Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre fills out the SwimmingDrive Slambook — on unexpected gold medals, a jacket auctioned on WhatsApp at the Asian Champs camp, and what the government really owes Indian swimmers.