Mihir Sen Biography, Wiki, Age, Cause Of Death, Career, Net Worth, Family, Nationality

In this blog, you’ll read about Mihir Sen’s Biography, Age, Parents, Wife, Death, Cause of Death, Net Worth, Height, Education, Nationality & More.

Mihir Sen was a popular Indian long-distance Swimmer and A Lawyer by Profession. Mihir was the 1st Asian to defeat the English Channel from Dover (England) to Calais in 1958 and did so in the 4rth fastest time. 

Mihir Sen Biography, Wiki, Age

Mihir Sen was born on 16 November 1930 in Purulia, Municipality in West Bengal State, India. He died at the age of 66 years old. Mihir was the only man to swim the oceans of the 5 continents in one the calendar year 1966.

These included the Bosphorus, Dardanelles, Palk Strait, Gibraltar, and the entire length of the Panama Canal. This unique achievement received him a place in The Guinness Book of Records as the “World’s Greatest Long Distance Swimmer”.

He graduated with a degree in law from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Mihir wanted to travel to England to practice for the bar but was inhibited by a lack of funds.

However, with the financial help of the Biju Patnaik (Chief Minister of Odisha), in 1950 he was able to board a ship to England to go after his studies.

Mihir Sen Death (Cause of Death)

Mihir Sen died on 11  June 1997 from a combination of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, He died at the age of 66. Mihir died in poverty and was forgotten, His legacy faced oblivion as the death went virtually unnoticed.

Mihir Sen Swimming Career

Mihir read an article in a newspaper about Florence Chadwick. She was the 1st American woman to swim the English Channel in 1950 and he was inspired to repeat this feat for his country India.

At this time, Mihir had barely any experience in swimming, so sought lessons at the local YMCA until he mastered the front crawl (UK / freestyle US) technique.

On 27 September 1958, Mihir catapulted to fame after conquering the English Channel from Dover (England) to Calais in the 4rth fastest time (14 hours and 45 minutes).

Mihir returned to India as a National Hero and also he was awarded the Padma Shri by Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Mihir Sen’s Net Worth

Mihir Sen was a popular Swimmer whose net worth was $1 million before he died.

Mihir Sen Family (Parents, Wife, Children)

Mihir Sen was born in a Bengali Brahmin Family, his father’s name was Ramesh Sengupta, who was a physician and his mother’s name was Lilabati Sengupta.

Mainly due to the efforts of Mihir’s mother Lilabati, Mihir’s family moved to Cuttack (A City in the Eastern Indian State of Odisha) when he was 8 years old.

Mihir Sen was married to Bella Weingarten Sen. They both wedded At St Pancras Registry Office. Bella and Mihir have a Daughter and her name is Supriya Sen.

Mihir Sen Height, Weight

Mihir’s height was 5 feet 10 inches and his weight was 63 kg.

Mihir Sen Nationality

Mihir holds the nationality of Indian.

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FAQS About Mihir Sen

Q1) Who was Mihir – Sen?

Ans) Mihir was a popular Indian long-distance Swimmer and A Lawyer by Profession. Mihir was the 1st Asian to defeat the English Channel from Dover (England) to Calais in 1958 and did so in the 4rth fastest time. 

Q2) What was the age of Mihir – Sen?

Ans) Mihir was born on 16 November 1930 in Purulia, Municipality in West Bengal State, India. He died at the age of 66 years old.

Q3) How did Mihir – Sen Die?

Ans) Mihir died on 11  June 1997 from a combination of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, He died at the age of 66.

Q4) What was the Nationality of Mihir – Sen?

Ans) Mihir holds the nationality of Indian.

Q4) Who were the parents of Mihir – Sen?

Ans) Mihir was born in a Bengali Brahmin Family, his father’s name was Ramesh Sengupta, who was a physician and his mother’s name was Lilabati Sengupta.

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