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Vritti Agarwal sets record with gold in 1500m freestyle

Priya Nair
By Priya Nair
Oct 20, 2026 • 1 min read
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Telangana swimmer Vritti Agarwal won gold in the girls 1500m freestyle at the Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula, Haryana, clocking 18:01, breaking the previous record of 18:31. This victory marks her third medal at the event, following a prior gold in the 800m freestyle.

Vritti Agarwal sets record with gold in 1500m freestyle
Panchkula, IndiaSource: Ahimsa.tv

Telangana's Vritti Agarwal achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the gold medal in the girls' 1500 metre freestyle event at the Khelo India Youth Games held in Panchkula, Haryana. On Sunday, she completed the race in a time of 18:01 seconds, setting a new meet record that surpassed the previous time of 18:31 seconds. This victory highlights her exceptional talent and significantly contributes to her performance at the ongoing games, marking her third medal overall. Earlier in the competition, Vritti had already secured a gold medal in the 800m freestyle, also breaking a record. Her success at these games exemplifies the growing prowess of young athletes in India.

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