Assam's Tirthank Pegu Makes History as First Indian Male Swimmer to Win Youth Olympic Medal
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Tirthank Pegu, a 17-year-old swimmer from Assam, created history by becoming the first Indian male swimmer to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games. He clinched bronze in the men's 200m butterfly event in Dakar, clocking 2:01.25. Pegu dedicated his victory to his father, who inspired him to take up swimming, and expressed his desire to follow in the footsteps of Sajan Prakash and Sandeep Sejwal. His coach, Sandeep Sejwal, attributed the medal to two years of rigorous preparation.
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