India, Aug. 7 -- Kerala's Kurian Jacob, at 76, is proving that age is no barrier to chasing big dreams. The Masters swimmer has become an inspiration for people across the country with his relentless drive and passion for fitness, redefining what healthy ageing and sporting excellence can look like in India. Although he began competing only in 2019, swimming has been part of his life since childhood. Growing up in a house near a river, Kurian says he learned to swim even before he learned to walk. After returning to India from an overseas banking career at age 67, he decided retirement was not for him. Instead, he chose to pursue something he truly loved.

That decision has transformed his life. Kurian, who is a WalkAbout Athlete, has sin...