Benediction Rohit Clocks Historic Sub-24 In 50m Butterfly At World University Games

Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 08:24 IST

The 22-year-old clocked 23.96s but missed out on a spot in the final of the event after coming in 6th in the semifinal heat.

Indian swimmer Benediction Rohit. (X)

Swimmer Benediction Rohit scripted history on Friday as he became the first Indian man to register a sub-24s finish in the 50m butterfly event at the World University Games.

The 22-year-old clocked 23.96s, bettering his own record from the heats earlier in the day, in which he came in at 24.09s. However, he missed out on a spot in the final of the event after coming in 6th in the semifinal heat.

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