Srihari Nataraj, prominent Indian swimmer and Tokyo Olympics participant, achieved a remarkable feat by winning a silver medal in the 50m backstroke event at the 30th Mare Nostrum swimming tour held in Canet-en-Roussillon, France.

Nataraj clocked an impressive time of 25.50 seconds, securing the second position on the podium. He narrowly missed the gold, with Hungary’s Adam Jaszo finishing just ahead at 25.46 seconds. Scott Gibson from Great Britain claimed the third position with a time of 25.64 seconds in the competition held on Saturday.

This achievement highlights Nataraj’s prowess and determination on the international swimming stage, further solidifying his position as a standout performer in Indian swimming. His silver medal win at the Mare Nostrum tour underscores his ongoing success and contributes to India’s growing presence in competitive swimming events globally.