Young Benedictine swimmer sets 50m Breaststroke Cholan World Record

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R. Jaihari, a promising young member of the Aquatic Sports Squad of St. Benedict’s College, Colombo 13, has achieved a remarkable milestone by establishing a Cholan Book of World Records achievement in the Under-7 Boys’ 50m Breaststroke event.

Jaihari completed the event in a recorded time of 1 minute, 2 seconds and 37 microseconds at a special record-attempt program held at the St. Benedict’s College Aquatic Sports Centre.

The attempt was officially adjudicated and witnessed by representatives of the Cholan Book of World Records: General Secretary Captain (Retd.) Indranath Perera, Vice President Sri Nagawani Rajah, and Sri Lanka Branch Ex-Co Member Major Dilan Jayasundara.

The program was attended by St. Benedict’s College Director Rev. Br. Niran Perera FSC, Primary Section Sub-Director Rev. Br. Pravin Vaz FSC, Sub-Director of Sports Rev. Br. Dilshan Vimukthi FSC, and Master-in-Charge of Swimming and Diving Beverly M. Fernando.

Jaihari has been training under the College Aquatic Sports Centre Coaching Team, comprising Kasun de Silva, Harsha Kumara and Hiran Jayasena. Their dedicated guidance and training have contributed significantly to his development as a young swimmer.

The event was also attended by some Teachers from the Primary and Upper School, Jaihari’s parents and family members, well-wishers, the staff of the College Aquatic Sports Centre and members of the College Aquatic Sports Squad.

This achievement marks a proud moment for St. Benedict’s College and its Aquatic Sports Centre, highlighting the value of dedication, disciplined training and encouragement in nurturing young sporting talent.