Dubai: Vedaant Madhavan appears ready for a fresh chapter in his swimming career after sharing a glimpse of his preparations with West Virginia University’s swimming and diving team.

Vedaant joined the Big 12 Conference programme last year after transferring from Virginia Tech. The Mountaineers have made a strong start to the 2026-27 season, winning three of their four meets. Their only defeat came against Virginia Tech, while they registered victories over Penn State, Cincinnati and Delaware.

The son of actor R Madhavan posted a series of pictures on Instagram in his WVU swimming outfit, accompanied by the caption: “This one’s gonna be special”. He even posed with the Indian flag, flaunting his father's name on his swimming cap.

Although Vedaant has not featured in an event for the team this season, the upcoming meets could provide opportunities for the 21-year-old to make his mark.…