Prabhat Koli, the 23-year-old Indian swimmer from Mumbai has taken the swimming community by storm by being the youngest swimmer in the world to perform the incredible feat of completing the extremely difficult Oceans Seven challenge.

The long-distance swimmer accomplished the challenge as he swam across Cook Strait in New Zealand in 8 hours and 41 minutes despite adverse weather.

The Oceans Seven is a highly decisive open-water-swimming challenge that includes swimming across seven different oceans, including the English Channel, the North Channel, the Straits of Gibraltar, the Catalina Channel, the Molokai Channel, the Tsugaru Strait, and finally the Cook Strait. This challenge is not for the faint-hearted, as it requires immense endurance and years of planning and preparation to succeed.

Koli's achievement has been acknowledged by the World Open Waters Swimming Association and the Marathon Swimmers Federation, who have recognized him as the youngest person ever to complete this challenge. Speaking to the Times of India, an elated Koli said, "It was the best moment in my swimming career spanning over 15 years to embrace the ultimate challenge of Oceans Seven, which has been a dream for many professional swimmers across the globe."

Koli's accomplishment is a testament to his years of training and dedication, as he stated that his years of training under different circumstances have finally paid off. His father Raju Koli, who was immensely proud of his son's milestone, said, "It was worth trying the final assault after grueling preparation lasting several months. We are relieved now."

Koli has also received the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, which is the top award given in the adventure category in the country. The young swimmer has proved that anything is possible with hard work and dedication, and his achievement will serve as an inspiration for many aspiring swimmers across the globe.