Balkrishan Akotkar
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian | 
| Born | 1 July 1937 | 
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running | 
| Event(s) | Marathon | 
Balkrishna Akotkar[1] (born 1 July 1937) is an Indian long-distance runner.[2] He competed in the marathon at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[3]
He stood 33rd in the marathon event at the 1964 Olympics.[4] Post his retirement from sports, he has been monumental in development of future athletes. He has headed a committee for the selection of male and female athletes to represent Maharashtra state in the National Cross Country Championship[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Akotkar BALAKRISHNA". Olympics.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
 - ↑ "Balkrishan Akotkar". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
 - ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Balkrishan Akotkar Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
 - ↑ Williams, Joe (21 June 2012). "Olympics memories: It was the first time I flew in a plane, says Balkrishna Akotkar". DNA India. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
 - ↑ Staff (15 January 2008). "Federation Cup National Cross Country meet in Nagpur from Feb 2". www.mykhel.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.