Question

Who was the first Asian woman to cross the English Channel on 29 September 1959?

Answer 1

Arati Saha was the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel on 29th September, 1959.

Answer 2

Arati Saha is the right answer.'

Born at Calcutta in India, Arati Saha became the first Women from Asia to cross the English Channel. She was motivated by Mihir sen, the first Asian man who swims across the English Channel. A navigator team helped her to navigate throughout the English Channel. She was only 18 years old when she became the first Asian women to cross the English Channel. She was bestowed with Padma Shri award.