12 Facts About Arati Saha

1.

Arati Saha's talent was spotted by Sachin Nag, and she was later inspired by the Indian swimmer Mihir Sen to try to cross the English Channel.

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2.

Arati Saha was born the second of three children and the first of two daughters to Panchugopal Saha in 1940.

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3.

Arati Saha's father was an employee in the armed forces.

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4.

Arati Saha won silver in 100 metres freestyle and 200 metres breast stroke, and won bronze in 200 metres freestyle.

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5.

Arati Saha represented India at the 1952 Summer Olympics along with compatriot Dolly Nazir.

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6.

Arati Saha was one of the four women participants and the youngest member of the Indian contingent at the age of 12.

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7.

Arati Saha used to participate in long-distance swimming competitions in the Ganges.

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8.

Arati Saha was inspired to cross the English Channel by Brojen Das.

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9.

Arati Saha proposed the name of Arati to the organizers of the Butlin International Cross Channel Swimming Race for the next year's event.

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10.

Arati Saha organised exhibits of Arati's swimming prowess as part of a fundraising programme.

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11.

Arati Saha died as a result of the illness after 19 days, on 23 August 1994.

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12.

Arati Saha was the first Indian woman sportsperson to receive the award.

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