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 | |
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Full name | Eric Rajanicka Prabhakar Philip |
Nationality | Indian |
Born | Madras, India | 23 February 1925
Died | 10 September 2011 86) Bangalore, India | (aged
Spouse(s) | Saro Prabhakar |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 100m |
College team | University of Oxford |
Personal life
Eric was born on February 23, 1925, in a family noted for its achievements in sports and in the sphere of education. His brother, E. C. P. Prabhakar, has represented the state in cricket, hockey and tennis and was a top rated bureaucrat.[3]
Eric was married to Saro Prabhakar with who he has three sons, Dev, Sathi, and Jay.[1]
Career
After graduating in economics, Eric got an opportunity to enter the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).[3]
Competition record
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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1948 | Olympics | London, England | 6th, QF 4 | 100 m |
References
- "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.
- Thyagarajan, S. (12 September 2011). "Eric made major contribution to Indian athletics". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2022.