Kurian Jacob: International Masters Swimmer & Gold Medalist, World Masters Games 2025
- Grew up swimming in Kerala’s rivers
- Benefited from a stress-free education in his local language
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Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg interviews Kurian Jacob, a former international banker who became a gold medal-winning masters swimmer and wellness advocate. Here’s a concise breakdown of key discussion points, organized by timestamped questions:
00:01:06- How did Kurian’s upbringing influence his life outlook?
- Grew up swimming in Kerala’s rivers
- Benefited from a stress-free education in his local language
- Developed early competitive spirit and liberal perspective
00:02:50- When did Kurian focus on fitness and swimming?
- Lifelong passion for staying fit through multiple sports
- Treated swimming as relaxation, not competition, until later years
- Entered competitions after retiring from banking
00:04:09- What’s the World Masters Games experience like?
- Describes the Games as the “Olympics for seniors”
- Highlights camaraderie and diversity of athletes
- Shares feeling of winning gold and building international relay teams
00:07:34- What training challenges do seniors face?
- Scarcity of coaches for senior athletes
- Used YouTube and virtual coaching as solutions
00:09:02- Does India’s sports policy support elder athletes?
- Notes absence of provisions for masters athletes
- Recommends more incentives and recognition for seniors
00:11:21- How important is mental strength in swimming?
- He uses self-talk and visualization to build focus and manage nerves
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- Grew up swimming in Kerala’s rivers
- Benefited from a stress-free education in his local language
- Developed early competitive spirit and liberal perspective
