Ranchi: Karnataka swimmer Aaron Agnel D'Souza smashed his own national record in the 100m freestyle event in the 65th Senior National Aquatics Championships which ended on Sunday.
D'Souza proved he was a better bet than statemate Rehan Poncha to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics when he clocked 51:15 sec to won gold in men's 100m free style event. The earlier mark was 51:43.
D'Souza bagged seven gold, helping Karnataka finished at the top with 23 yellow metals.
Karnataka men fiercely fought even among themselves with D'Souza shattering compatriot Poncha's hopes of getting a sixth gold and pushing him to the second place in men's 200m butterfly stroke with a timing of 02:02:22 as against Poncha's 02:04:38.
The Times Of India