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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.
Story. 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, 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.
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.
In 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India its first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming.
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 stop...
The highlight of Petkar’s career was the gold he won in the 50-metre freestyle swimming event in the 1972 Summer Paralympics held in Germany. With this achievement, he set a new world record and became India’s first Paralympics Gold medallist.
Aug 12, 2024 · Murlikant Petkar’s life is a testament to the power of the human spirit. From a young soldier who bravely fought for his country, to a man who overcame life-altering injuries to become a Paralympic champion, Petkar’s journey is nothing short of inspirational.
Aug 24, 2021 · A visit to London just before the 1968 Paralympic Games at Tel Aviv, Israel, proved an eye-opener for Murlikant Petkar, India’s first gold medallist in the Paralympics.
