From 1 km to 81 km | Aquawoman of India | Sucheta Deb Burman | TEDxBMSITM

Sucheta Deb Burman, an Indian open water swimmer known as the "Aquawoman of India", describes her progression from a 1 km swim to completing an 81 km swim in the Hooghly River. She is an ultramarathon open water swimmer, a NIS/SAI certified swimming coach, and the founder and coach of Open Water Swimmers' Foundation (OWSF) in Bangalore. The talk was given at a TEDx event organized independently by a local community. Her coaching journey started under her father when she was four. She also describes her work with OWSF, which combines swimming with efforts to clean and protect open water bodies and to promote safe swimming, and her Aquawoman learn-to-swim school.

• Training progression from 1 km to an 81 km open water swim in the Hooghly River
• Work of Open Water Swimmers' Foundation in Bangalore on water body protection and safe swimming
• Background as a NIS/SAI certified swimming coach and founder of Aquawoman learn-to-swim school
• Talk given at an independently organized TEDx event

Journey of training and successfully completing 81 km open water swimmer in the Hooghly River. I am now an Ultramarathon Open Water Swimmer, Aquawoman of India, NIS/SAI Certified Swimming Coach, Founder, Secretary & Coach of Open Water Swimmers’ Foundation, TEDx Speaker, started Aquawoman - Learn to Swim School, Certified in Sports Law in India; this just my beginning! My achievements as a swimmer reflect my passion, commitment & dedication as an athlete. Coached by my father since the age of 4, I have learnt the true respect & spirit of sportmen ship & grown to be disciplined, resilient & strong. Raised in Bangalore & a student of Baldwin Girls High School, I have a double Master's in Economics & International Business from St. Joseph’s University & over 8 years of corporate experience. However, my heart lies in being the Founder & Coach of Open Water Swimmers’ Foundation (OWSF) in Bangalore, where we swim to revive nature, cleaning & protect open water bodies, coach, train & promote safe swimming. 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