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Murlikant Petkar (born 1 November 1944) is India's first Paralympic gold medalist. He won an individual gold medal in the 1972 Summer Paralympics, in Heidelberg, Germany. He set a world record in the 50 m freestyle swimming event, at 37.33 seconds. In the same games he participated in javelin, precision javelin throw and slalom.
In 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India its first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming. Back then, he had set a world record of blazing across the waters in an impressive 37.33 seconds.
Murlikant Petkar is a former Indian athlete and Paralympic gold medalist. He made history by securing India’s first-ever gold medal in the Summer Paralympics Games in 1972 and setting a world record with a remarkable time of 37.33 seconds in the 50m freestyle swimming in the same event.
Aug 12, 2021 · I n 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India its first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming. Back then, he had set a world record of blazing across the waters in an impressive 37.33 seconds.
Aug 12, 2023 · Petkar, now 77, is a war hero and the winner of India’s first-ever Paralympics gold medal. He won the gold in the 50m freestyle (swimming) in 1972 in Heidelberg, Germany with a then world record time. And that after he had sustained multiple bullet wounds, nine to be precise, in the 1965 India-Pakistan war. That he was still alive was a miracle.
In 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India its first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming. Back then, he had set a world record of blazing across the waters in an impressive 37.33 seconds.His career began in the Boys Battalion of the Indian Army, which saw him rise through the ranks to reach the war ...
Sep 4, 2024 · Murlikant Petkar had an Olympic dream far before he became a paraplegic during the 1965 India-Pakistan war. A two-year coma, and even a bullet lodged in his spine didn't...
Mar 25, 2018 · But Murlikant Rajaram Petkar, 71, quickly shook off the flashback and stood upright in front of the President, greeting him in military style. The crutches tied to his forearms prevented him...
Nov 4, 2019 · Murlikant Petkar is a real life hero, and he is a real good one at it. He was an able boxer during the time he served in the Indian Army with great distinction. A war veteran who served his country selflessly and fought in the 1965 War against Pakistan, he has put his life on the life for the nation.
Aug 24, 2021 · Born on November 1, 1947 at Peth Islampur in Sangli district of Maharashtra, two incidents reshaped Petkar’s life — The first one occurred during the India-Pakistan war in 1965 while the other at Heidelberg, the gold medal in the Paralympics.
