Normard Pritchard

Manu Bhaker Became the First Indian Athlete To Win Two Olympic Medals In Single Edition Since Independence.

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Before Manu, only one Indian athlete had won two medals in same olympics

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That athlete was British-Indian sprinter Norman Pritchard, who did it in the 1900 Olympics, coincidentally also held in Paris.

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Pritchard won two silvers - in the 200m race and the 200m hurdles.

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But despite being born in Calcutta, India, his British origin has led to many doubts over the legitimacy of India's medals.

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Back in 1900, the New York Times had also referred to him as an 'Englishman'.

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