What makes an athlete | Mr Shubham Vanmali | TEDxPowai

Shubham Vanmali is an acclaimed International Open Water swimmer. His drive for adventure and conquering the seas mark him as a 2 times Limca Book Record Holder. The records keep flowing - Tenzing Norgay National Award 2021, and the state Shiv Chhatrapati Award. A true connoisseur of the sport he has completed over 500+ kms of International Marathon Swims and till date is the fastest Asian to swim the Strait of Gibraltar. Hoping to soon swim the distance of 413 kms from Goa to Mumbai, Shubham is all set on creating a legacy, one great wave at a time.Get ready to be washed aboard by this tsunami of high inspiration as he tells us what it takes to become a real athlete. Shubham Vanmali is an acclaimed International Open Water swimmer. His drive for adventure and conquering the seas mark him as the 2 times Limca Book Record Holder. Recently decorated with the Tenzing Norgay National Award 2021, he also holds the state Shiv Chhatrapati Award. A true connoisseur of the sport he has completed over 500+ kms of International Marathon Swims and till date is the fastest Asian to swim the Strait of Gibraltar. Hoping to soon swim the distance of 413 kms from Goa to Mumbai, Shubham is all set on creating a legacy, one great wave at a time. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx