De 1 km a 81 km | Aquawoman da Índia | Sucheta Deb Burman | TEDxBMSITM

A nadadora de águas abertas indiana Sucheta Deb Burman, conhecida como a Aquawoman da Índia, conta sua trajetória de treino, de um percurso de 1 km até completar 81 km no rio Hooghly. Ela é nadadora de ultramaratona em águas abertas e treinadora de natação certificada pela NIS/SAI, além de fundadora da Open Water Swimmers' Foundation, em Bangalore. A palestra foi apresentada em um evento TEDx organizado de forma independente por uma comunidade local.

• Evolução de 1 km até uma travessia de 81 km no rio Hooghly
• Trabalho da fundação na proteção de corpos d'água e na natação segura
• Atuação como treinadora e a escola de natação Aquawoman

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