Indian Para-Swimmer Jiya Rai Achieves Historic Triple Crown Fea
What Happened
Indian para-swimmer Jiya Rai, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), became the first female para-swimmer in the world to complete the prestigious Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. The 18-year-old achieved the feat after completing the 48-km 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan in New York in 8 hours and 53 minutes. Her Triple Crown consists of the English Channel (2024), Catalina Channel (2025), and Manhattan swim (2026).
Key Takeaways
Jiya's achievement is a landmark moment for Indian sports and autism awareness. She also became the first athlete with ASD to complete the Manhattan challenge in its nearly 100-year history, inspiring people worldwide with her perseverance and determination.