Nisha Millet

Nisha Millet (born 20 March 1982) is a swimmer from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. An Arjuna Award winner, she was the only woman in the 2000 Sydney Olympics swim team for India.

Career Millet had a near-drowning experience at the age of 5 years, following which her father insisted she overcame her fear and learn how to swim. In 1991, Millet learned how to swim under the guidance of her father, Aubrey at Shenoynagar Club, Chennai. By 1992, Millet had won her first state-level medal in 50m freestyle, in Chennai.

Her parents moved to Bangalore to further her swimming training and career. She attended Sophia High School in Bangalore.

Awards Prime Minister's award for best sportswoman of the national games - 1997 and 1999. Highest Gold medals (14) in sports in the Manipur National Games - 1999 Arjuna Award given to highest sports person in India - 2000 Rajyotsava Award - 2001 Karnataka State Ekalavya Award - 2002 Afro-Asian games, women's backstroke Silver medal - 2003