He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, in the men's 100 meter freestyle and set a new national record in the event.
[3] From an early age, the Kathmandu-based kid has been the country's hope in a sport where Nepalis do not compete frequently in international tournaments.
Gurung has been a force to be reckoned with both in and out of the water, winning several swimming championships, excelling in his education, mastering 11 musical instruments, and learning to drive at an early age of five.
Worn out parents finally got an idea to admit Sirish for swimming classes realizing that there is no escape out for him from the pool in a swimsuit.
This is how I started taking my training seriously since then.” Nothing to surprise, his persistence hard work finally paid off when he represented Nepal in the Rio Olympics 2016 after 8 years.