Eric Prabhakar
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Eric Prabhakar was an Indian sprinter. He competed in the Men's 100 metres event at the 1948 Summer Olympics
, reaching the quarterfinals.
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.
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
, reaching the quarterfinals.
He was also a Rhodes Scholar and he subsequently worked for Burmah-Shell Oil and UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
as well as being an active sports administrator in India.