Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Professional Swimmer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/03/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Udgam School for Children, Thaltej, Ahmedabad |
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| College/University | GLS University, Ahmedabad |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
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| Hometown | Ahmedabad, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Rajiv Patel |
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| Mother | Aanal Patel |
Career
| Started swimming at age 7 or 8 at Gujarat Vidyapeeth Swimming Centre in Ahmedabad, initially coached by Kamlesh Nanavati. | |
| Won first national medal in 100m backstroke in 2011. | |
| At age 13, set national records in 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke events. | |
| Trained in Australia in 2015, US in 2016, Mumbai from 2017-2020, and Bengaluru from early 2021. | |
| Qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics as first Indian female swimmer in 100m backstroke, with personal best time of 1:03.77. | |
| As of October 2021, holds 31 national records and has won 32 international medals and 99 national medals, including golds in 50m and 200m backstroke at National Games. | |
| Currently coached by Nihar Ameen. |
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| Sports | Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Maana Patel is an accomplished Indian swimmer with expertise in backstroke swimming. | |
| 2. She made history as the first Indian female swimmer to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics and has set multiple national records. | |
| 3. Maana's swimming journey began at just 8 years old. | |
| 4. At 15, she became the fastest Indian backstroker across all age categories. | |
| 5. In addition to her athletic pursuits, Maana has a strong interest in fitness and excels in her academic studies. | |
| 6. Outside of swimming, Maana enjoys the company of her pet dog and is passionate about animals. | |
| 7. Achieved 90% in CBSE 10th board exams. | |
| 8. Plans to pursue post-graduation in sports science. |