Rohit Benedicton Falls Short at Swimming World Championships

Rohit Benedicton, India's 21-year-old national champion, finished in 47th place in the men's 100m butterfly at the World Championships, clocking 53.92 seconds. Despite a strong domestic season, he fell short of his personal best. The top 16 competitors advanced to the semifinals.

India's Rohit Benedicton finished in 47th place in the men's 100m butterfly at the World Championships on Friday, clocking 53.92 seconds, which was below his personal best.

The 21-year-old, recently crowned national champion, struggled to find form, ultimately falling outside the top 40 positions overall.

Despite entering the competition with confidence from a stellar domestic season, where he clocked a 'Best Indian Time' of 52.57 seconds at the Senior National Championships in June, Benedicton failed to make it to the semifinals as only the top 16 swimmers progressed.

(With inputs from agencies.)