Arul Swami
Arul Swami (31 December 1913 – 22 October 1997) was an Indian long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the marathon at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[2] Aged 22 in 1936, he was the youngest participant for India at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 31 December 1913 Ootacamund (Ooty), Tamilnadu, India |
| Died | 22 October 1997 (aged 84) Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
| Club | Indian National Olympic Team |
References
- "Arul Swami". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Arul Swami Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- Youngest participant of India at 1936 Berlin Summer Games
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