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Vedaant Madhavan’s Biography

Vedaant Madhavan is an Indian swimmer. Vedaant Madhavan took first place at the 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships in India with four gold and three silver medals. With a time of 16:01.73 for the 1500m freestyle he also set records for India. He is the son of the famous actor R. Madhavan.

Vedant Madhavan's career began in school when he participated in swimming competitions. When Vedant wanted to improve his swimming skills he joined the Goregaon Sports Club in Mumbai. There he competed against national-level swimmers like Kapil Shetty.

After that in the year 2017 swimmers joined Glenmark Aquatic Foundation Mumbai for additional training in swimming. Afterward they attended a 30-day camp in Bangalore to prepare for a swimming competition. After that Vedant participated in the 3rd SFI All India National Club Championship and then ran away.

Vedaant Madhavan’s Age

Vedaant Madhavan was born on August 21 2005. Vedaant Madhavan age is 17 years. His Zodiac Sign is Leo. Vedaant Madhavan was born in Jamshedpur Bihar. 

Vedaant Madhavan’s Chilhood

In an interview Vedaant Madhavan said he was swimming for his school's squad four years ago. On that team were some swimmers of the highest calibre. He would watch them swim and see what they were doing. The coach decided to include him in that relay while they were competing against other schools one day. 

He realised then that he could keep up with them. They were three years older than him. He enjoyed himself immensely while competing with them. Vedaant Madhavan joined a team-based club and continued pursuing swimming as his career and passion.

Vedaant Madhavan’s Education

Vedaant Madhavan completed his school and attended the Universal American School which is located in Dubai. Early in the COVID-19 outbreak the Madhavan family relocated to Dubai so that Vedaant could continue practising while India's swimming pools were closed. He trained with Aqua Nation Sports Academy there.

Vedaant Madhavan’s Family

Vedaant Madhavan’s father’s name is R. Madhavan a well-known Indian actor who has worked in Bollywood and Tollywood films such as 3 Idiots Saala Khadoos Savyasachi Delhii Heights Silence Tanu Weds Manu etc. Vedaant Madhavan’ mother’s name is Sarita Birje. She works as a costume designer and entrepreneur who owns a clothing store named ‘Sarita’ in Klagenfurt Austria.

Saroja his grandmother worked as a manager for the Bank of India. Ranganathan Iyengar his grandpa was a managing executive at Tata Steel.

Vedaant Madhavan’s Girlfriend

Vedaant Madhavan is single and is not dating anyone as he chooses to focus on his career.

Vedaant Madhavan’s Struggles

Personal Identity (2022)

Son of actor Madhavan Vedaant Madhavan stated in an interview that he wants to establish himself and did not want to live in his father's shadow. Also stated his desire was to avoid being identified as Madhavan's son.

Vedaant Madhavan’s Swimming Career

Vedaant Madhavan’s Swimming Debut (2017)

In 2017 Vedaant Madhavan began his professional training in the sport. He initially enrolled at Mumbai's Goregaon Sports Club and later switched to the Glenmark Aquatic Foundation a CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiative with the goal of elevating Indian competitive swimmers to the international stage.

Thailand Age Group Championship (2018)

At the 2018 Thailand Age Group Championship Vedaant Madhavan achieved his first taste of international success by winning bronze in the 1500-meter freestyle.

Asian Age Group Swimming Championship (2019)

At the Asian Age Group Swimming Championship in 2019 Vedaant and his teammates Utkarsh Patil Sahil Laskar and Shoan Ganguly took home a silver medal for Group II boys in the 4x100m freestyle relay.

Khelo India Youth Games (2020)

In 2020 Vedaant has constantly competed in national-level competitions and has earned multiple medals including a bronze medal in the 1500-meter freestyle event at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati.

Latvia Open International (2021)

However Vedaant Madhavan experienced a breakthrough in the year 2021. The teenage athlete began the year with a bronze medal in the 1500-meter freestyle event at the Latvia Open international competition and in October at the Junior National Aquatic Championships and earned seven podium finishes.

Junior National Aquatics Championships (2022)

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In 2022   at the Junior National Aquatics Championships Vedaant won bronze in the 100- 200- and 400-meter freestyle events as well as silver in the 800- 1500- 4100- and 4200-meter freestyle relays.

Vedaant earned a medal at the senior nationals a week later by placing third in the men's 1500- and 800-meter freestyle races. He also placed fourth in the 4x200-meter relay falling four seconds short of a podium finish.

Danish Open Swimming (2022)

Vedaant maintained the pace into 2022 capturing gold and silver medals in the 800 and 1500 metres of the Danish Open swimming. The latter achievement marked his first-ever top podium finish at a global competition.

FINA World Junior Swimming Championships (2022)

Vedaant recorded a personal best time of 52.83 seconds in the men's 100-meter freestyle event at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2022 in Peru.

Vedaant Madhavan’s Upcoming Swimming

Olympics (2026)

After Winning the National Jr. Swimming Title Vedaant Madhavan is training himself for the Olympics 2026. 

Vedaant Madhavan’s Timeline

Vedaant Madhavan’s Controversies

Vedaant Madhavan is not involved in any controversies or trolling.

Vedaant Madhavan’s Networth

Vedaant Madhavan estimated income is around 1 crore (INR)

Vedaant Madhavan’s Social Work

PeTA

Since Vedaant Madhavan’s childhood he has been surrounded by  Dogs hamsters and frogs. In an interview Vedaant mentioned how the stray dogs outside his school were so kind that he used to play with them. 

Vedant had indicated in the interview that he had asked his parents to make a donation to an animal shelter instead of getting him presents for his birthday. He stated that he encouraged vegetarianism and that he would also encourage his friends to adopt pets. 

The young boy also stated that when he grew older he wanted to construct shelters and preserve jungles. Given his efforts to promote vegetarianism and stop animal cruelty Madhavan was chosen by PeTA as Person of the Year in 2017. 

Vedaant Madhavan’s Awards

• In April 2022 Vedaant Madhavan won his first gold medal came from the Danish Open swimming competition.
• In 2022 Vedaant Madhavan won four gold medals and three silver medals while finishing the race in 16:01.73 seconds at the junior national aquatics championships.

Vedaant Madhavan Records

• Danish Open 2022- Gold medal – first place
• Danish Open 2022 Silver medal – second place
• 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships Silver medal – second place
• 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships Silver medal – second place
• 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships Silver medal – second place
• 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships Gold medal – first place
• 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships Gold medal – first place
• 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships Gold medal – first place
• 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships
• 48th Junior National Aquatics Championships

4 Unknown Facts about Vedaant Madhavan

• In 2014 Vedanta received the Compassionate Kids Award from PETA for protecting animals.
• Vedaant Madhavan considers famous Indian swimmers Virdhaval Khade Sajan Prakash and Srihari Natara as his idols.
• Vedanta consumes a lot of eggs every day for protein despite the fact that her entire family is vegetarian.
• Vedaant Madhavan trained in a 30-day swimming programme in Bengaluru.

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