Rajesh Samathanam
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Rajesh Samathanam is an Indian support crew member.
Open Water Swimming Highlights
- He assisted Sucheta Deb Burman on her two-way crossing of the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka on 15-16 March 2023. The swim took her 19 hours 21 minutes between her start at 4:56 pm on 15 March at the Dhanushkodi Old Harbour in India, her turn-around point was Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, and her finish at 12:17 pm on 16 March at Arichal Munai, India. Rajendra Peter Fernando served as the chief escort pilot, Simporiyan Peter served as the co-pilot, Thatheyu Peter, Kishok Nayakam Rajendran, Alen Ashokan, and Yasten Rajendran served as support crew members with Rajesh Samathanam serving as the observer.
