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  1. 3 days ago · Norman Pritchard was the first Indian to win an Olympic medal. Calcutta-born athlete Norman Pritchard , who would later pursue a career in acting in the United States, became the first Indian Olympic medallist by winning silver in the men’s 200-metre and 200-metre hurdle events.

  2. 5 days ago · Norman Pritchard, India's first Olympic participant in 1900, won two silver medals in 200-metre sprint and hurdles. Despite a 2004 controversy suggesting he represented Great Britain, the ...

  3. 3 days ago · India appeared at an Olympic event for the first time in 1900. In nearly 124 years of competing, India has secured 35 medals at the premier sporting extravaganza. Their haul includes 10 gold, nine silver and 16 bronze medals across multiple events. India have delivered their best performances in men ...

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  5. 2 days ago · Norman Pritchard, born in Calcutta, was the lone athlete representing India - according to the International Olympic Council, although this is disputed in other historical records. Pritchard won two silver medals to kick off India's medal tally. Norman Pritchard - SILVER - Men's 200m hurdles • Norman Pritchard - SILVER - Men's 200m sprint

  6. 2 days ago · Norman Pritchard, born in Calcutta, was the lone athlete representing India - according to the International Olympic Council, although this is disputed in other historical records. Pritchard won ...

  7. 4 days ago · The credit for that goes to a man of British descent named Norman Pritchard. In the 1900 edition in Paris, Norman won two silver medals. His medals came in the 200m and 200m hurdles. He was the ...

  8. 5 days ago · The Calcutta-born, Norman Pritchard was the first Indian to contest in the Olympic games. Pritchard decided to enroll in the event while he was on a vacation in France. Pritchard contested in five different events- the 60m, the 100m, the 200m, the 110m hurdles, and the 200m hurdles, and was eliminated in the heats of 60m and 100m.