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B. Benediction Rohit made history at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, by becoming the first Indian male swimmer to complete the 50m butterfly in under 24 seconds. His semifinal timing of 23.96 seconds broke a 7-year-old national record previously held by Virdhawal Khade, who had clocked 24.09 seconds. Rohit also surpassed that same record earlier during the heats, showing consistent and elite-level performance. This milestone is not only a personal achievement for Rohit but also a testament to India’s evolving stature in international swimming, inspiring a new generation of athletes and expanding the country's sporting potential.