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Next lap: Sajan Prakash isn't done yet, but already planning life after swimming
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Next lap: Sajan Prakash isn't done yet, but already planning life after swimming

Sajan Prakash, an Indian swimmer from Kerala, has maintained a successful swimming career despite challenges. His mother, a former athlete, inspired him to pursue swimming, leading to his participation in the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In Tokyo, he achieved a historic feat by qualifying directly based on merit, setting a national record. However, after failing to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics due to burnout, he took a break. Instead of retiring, he joined the Inspire Institute of Sport in 2025 and is now preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2026 Asian Games. He recently improved his personal best time in the 200m butterfly, though it remains slightly slower than the podium times from previous competitions. Sajan is focusing on targeted training and race simulation to maximize his chances of success.

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Next lap: Sajan Prakash isn't done yet, but already planning life after swimming

Sajan Prakash, an Indian swimmer from Kerala, has maintained a successful swimming career despite challenges. His mother, a former athlete, inspired him to pursue swimming, leading to his participation in the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In Tokyo, he achieved a historic feat by qualifying directly based on merit, setting a national record. However, after failing to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics due to burnout, he took a break. Instead of retiring, he joined the Inspire Institute of Sport in 2025 and is now preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2026 Asian Games. He recently improved his personal best time in the 200m butterfly, though it remains slightly slower than the podium times from previous competitions. Sajan is focusing on targeted training and race simulation to maximize his chances of success.

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