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Arati Saha (née Saha; 24 September 1940 – 23 August 1994) was an Indian long distance swimmer, best known for becoming the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel in 29 September 1959.[1]. In 1960, she became the first Indian sportswoman to be awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour in India. Born in Calcutta, West Bengal, British India, Arati had been introduced to swimming at the early age of four. Her precocious talent was spotted by Sachin Nag, and later she was inspired by the ace Indian swimmer Mihir Sen to try to cross the English Channel.

Arati Gupta Saha

Arati Saha 1999 stamp of India.jpg

Arati Saha on a 1999 stamp of India

Born

24 September 1940

Kolkata, Bengal, British India

Died

23 August 1994 (aged 53)

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Nationality

Indian

Occupation

Swimmer

Awards

Padma Shri in 1960

Explanation:

Between 1946 and 1956, Arati participated in several swimming competitions. Between 1945 and 1951 she won 22 state-level competitions in West Bengal.[2] Her main events were 100 metres freestyle, 100 metres breast stroke and 200 metres breast stroke.[2] She came second only to Dolly Nazir of Bombay.[2]

In 1948, she participated in the national championship held at Mumbai. She won silver in 100 metres freestyle and 200 metres breast stroke and won bronze in 200 metres freestyle. She made an all-India record in 1949. At the 1951 West Bengal state meet, she clocked 1 minute 37.6 seconds in 100 metres breast stroke and broke Dolly Nazir's all-India record.[2] At the same meet, she set new state-level record in 100 metres freestyle, 200 metres freestyle and 100 metres back stroke.[2]

She represented India at the 1952 Summer Olympics along with compatriot Dolly Nazir.[1] She was one of the four women participants and the youngest member of the Indian contingent. At the Olympics, she took part in 200 metres breast stroke event. At the heats she clocked 3 minutes 40.8 seconds. After returning from the Olympics, she lost in 100 metres freestyle to her sister Bharati Saha. After the loss, she concentrated only on breast stroke.

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