The record for being the youngest to swim across Vembanad Lake was set by Esther Krishnakumar (born on November 29, 2021) of Kottayam, Kerala. She swam a distance of 5.5 km across Vembanad Lake, from Pallippuram Boat Jetty in Alappuzha District to Vaikom Boat Jetty in Kottayam district, in 2 hours, 22 minutes and 15 seconds on September 13, 2025, at the age of 3 years, 9 months and 15 days, as confirmed on March 17, 2026.
