Eric Prabhakar
Eric Prabhakar (23 February 1925 – 10 September 2011)[1] was an Indian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres event at the 1948 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals.[2] He was also a Rhodes Scholar and he subsequently worked for Burmah-Shell Oil and UNESCO as well as being an active sports administrator in India.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eric Rajanicka Prabhakar Philip |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 23 February 1925 Madras, India |
| Died | 10 September 2011 (aged 86) Bangalore, India |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100m |
| College team | University of Oxford |
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  India
| |||||
| 1948 | Olympics | London, England | 6th, QF 4 | 100 m | |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Eric Prabhakar passes away". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ↑ "Eric Prabhakar Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
External links
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