Biography of Agnishwar Jayaprakash – Swimming Career Early life: J. Agnishwar born on 4 th August 1990 to a first generation entrepreneur Mr. R.N. Jayaprakash and Philanthropist Mrs. Bhavani Jayaprakash. Born to parents who wholeheartedly support him in his all initiatives, J.Agnishwar engaged into activities that will mold him into a great sportsman, dedicated business and a wonderful human being. Agnishwar Jayaprakash is currently holds 6 National Records which he created in 2012, Istanbul, Turkey at the World Short Course swimming Championships. It was 8 years prior, incidentally at the same World Short Course swimming Championships that he made his Indian team debut. He was the youngest Indian at 14 years of age to qualify and represent India at the World Championships 2004, Indianapolis, USA - A feat still unrivalled till today. He has trained under top coaches of the country notably Pradeep Kumar and Nihar Ameen. He has also trained under internationally renowned Olympic gold medal winning coaches such as David Marsh, Eddie Reese, Randy Reese and Dave Salo. Agnishwar Jayaprakash has also trained with the best swimmers in the world such as multiple Olympic medalist and record holder Ryan Lochte, Cullen Jones, Brendan Hansen, Ed Moses, Aaron Piersol and Ian Crocker. To give back to the sport he loves, He founded Turtles Swim School which is an elite swim training program for the future champions of the sport. TSS has been state champions for 8 years which is an unpreceded feat & He has mentored a lot of young swimmers who are national champions today.
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Biography of Agnishwar Jayaprakash – Swimming Career
Early life:
J. Agnishwar born on 4th August 1990 to a first generation entrepreneur Mr. R.N. Jayaprakash and Philanthropist Mrs. Bhavani Jayaprakash. Born to parents who wholeheartedly support him in his all initiatives, J.Agnishwar engaged into activities that will mold him into a great sportsman, dedicated business and a wonderful human being.
Agnishwar Jayaprakash is currently holds 6 National Records which he created in 2012, Istanbul, Turkey at the World Short Course swimming Championships.
It was 8 years prior, incidentally at the same World Short Course swimming Championships that he made his Indian team debut. He was the youngest Indian at 14 years of age to qualify and represent India at the World Championships 2004, Indianapolis, USA - A feat still unrivalled till today.
He has trained under top coaches of the country notably Pradeep Kumar and Nihar Ameen.
He has also trained under internationally renowned Olympic gold medal winning coaches such as David Marsh, Eddie Reese, Randy Reese and Dave Salo.
Agnishwar Jayaprakash has also trained with the best swimmers in the world such as multiple Olympic medalist and record holder Ryan Lochte, Cullen Jones, Brendan Hansen, Ed Moses, Aaron Piersol and Ian Crocker.
To give back to the sport he loves, He founded Turtles Swim School which is an elite swim training program for the future champions of the sport.
TSS has been state champions for 8 years which is an unpreceded feat & He has mentored a lot of young swimmers who are national champions today.
Swimming career:
Agnishwar Jayaprakash is a breast stroke swimmer having illustrious career spanning to over 18
years. He is the 1st Indian youngest Swimmer to hold National records in 6 swimming events.
Agnishwar is the only swimmer from Tamil Nadu to ever win Asian age group Gold medal
(2007).
He is the only Indian swimmer ever to win 6 Gold medals at South Asian Games, Pakistan 2007.
He is the only Indian swimmer to qualify for the Finals of FINA world cup in 5 different events in
2011.
200 metres IM – 2.05 Secs is the fastest time in the event recorded by an Indian.
He is the only swimmer remaining undefeated in Tamil Nadu swim circuit from 2003.
Placed 4th in the 200 IM at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Pune, India, 2008
Agnishwar Jayaprakash is the winner of many international medals and remains to be the only
Indian ever to win maximum podium finishes in the US swim circuit.
He is also the First and the Only Indian to win medals in the Bahamas swim meet 2012.
Recipient of The Best Sportsman in swimming award from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in
2012.
Agnishwar Jayaprakash is a multiple state Record holder in multiple events.
Academics / Extra Curricular activities and Other Sports:
J. Agnishwar was educated at Chettinad Vidhyashram School, Chennai. He was the recipient of
all-rounder award for 9 years and the best student a record 4 years. He was the school topper in
Biology. He got admission to pursue Medicine which he gave up for swimming. He holds
bachelors in business law from Annamalai University 2010-2013 and 2013-2014 M.B.A from
Queens University charlotte NC (USA).
J. Agnishwar has had keen interest to communicate with audience so was part of English Play
team throughout his schooling period.
Agnishwar practiced gymnastics from his early age as physical drill to compliment his swimming training. He is a cricket enthusiast who plays with leading clubs of Chennai.
Medal & Records Tally
Level Gold Silver Bronze Records No’s
International 11 3 3 National Records 9
National 23 14 12 New Meet Records 72
State 132 35 15 Individual Championship 14
Best Times:
50 M Breaststroke: 29.31secs
100 M Breaststroke: 1 mins 05.07 secs
200 M Breaststroke: 2 mins 24.49 secs
200 M Individual Medley: 2 mins 09.11 secs
200 Meters IM – 2.05 Secs is the Fastest by an Indian
Achievements:
Record Event Time Meet, Location, Month and Year
Personal Best
50 M Breaststroke 29.31 sec Asian Age Groups Swimming Championships, Tokyo, Japan, 2009
Personal Best
100 M Breaststroke
1min 05.07 sec
FINA Swimming World Championships, Rome, July 2009
Personal Best
200 M Breaststroke
2min 24.49 sec
FINA Swimming World Championships, Rome, July 2009
Personal
Best
200 M Individual
Medley
2min 09.11
sec
FINA Swimming World Championships, Rome,
July 2009
2013 Long Course Meters
Place Event Name Age Club LMSC Time
7 M18-24 100 Back Agnishwar Jayaprakash 23 NCMS North Carolina 1:03.67
4 M18-24 50 Breast Agnishwar Jayaprakash 23 NCMS North Carolina 31.00
3 M18-24 200 Breast Agnishwar Jayaprakash 23 NCMS North Carolina 2:41.05
2013 Short Course Yards
Place Event Name Age Club LMSC Time
9 M18-24 50 Breast Agnishwar Jayaprakash 22 NCMS North Carolina 27.18
5 M18-24 100 Breast Agnishwar Jayaprakash 22 NCMS North Carolina 58.06
3 M18-24 200 IM Agnishwar Jayaprakash 22 NCMS North Carolina 1:58.06
2012 Short Course Yards
Place Event Name Age Club LMSC Time
3 M18-24 100 Breast Agnishwar Jayaprakash 21 NCMS North Carolina 56.59
1 M18-24 400 IM Agnishwar Jayaprakash 21 NCMS North Carolina 4:06.04
