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Norman Gilbert Pritchard (23 June 1875 – 30 October 1929), also known by his stage name Norman Trevor, was a British-Indian athlete and actor who became the first Asian-born athlete to win an Olympic medal when he won two silver medals in athletics at the 1900 Paris Olympics representing India.
Jul 17, 2021 · Norman Pritchard was the first Asia-born athlete to win an Olympic medal. Pritchard won 2 medals at 1900 Games and they have been accredited to India. Historians debate his nationality, considering his British ancestry.
Dec 13, 2020 · Norman Gilbert Pritchard was a British citizen who represented India in the 1900 Paris Olympics. He was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) on January 23, 1875, to George Peterson Pritchard, an accountant in Alipore, and Helen Maynard Pritchard.
Jul 11, 2024 · Norman Pritchard, India's first Olympic participant in 1900, won two silver medals in 200-metre sprint and hurdles.
Norman Pritchard's journey to Olympic glory began in the bustling city of Calcutta (now Kolkata), where he was born in 1875. As a young athlete, Pritchard showcased exceptional talent in various ...
Aug 8, 2021 · Norman Pritchard, a British Indian, who was born in Kolkata, brought the country's first medal. 20 years before an all-Indian contingent participated in Olympics (in 1920), Norman had participated in Paris Olympics.
Jul 13, 2024 · 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. He was India’s sole representative in the 1900 Games and ended up creating history.
Jul 17, 2018 · Norman Gilbert Pritchard was the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic medal, but little is known about his life and his family. Delhi-based sports journalist Gulu Ezekiel...
Mar 13, 2024 · Norman Gilbert Pritchard was born in Calcutta in British India to George Peterson Pritchard, who the records show was an accountant in Alipore, and Helen Maynard Pritchard on June 23, 1877 ...
May 7, 2024 · Norman Pritchard is hailed as the first-ever India-born athlete to win a medal at the prestigious Olympics. He was born to British parents on April 23, 1875, in Kolkata and completed his...
