Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born |
1902 Belgaum, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 1952 (aged 49–50) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule (1902 – 1952) was India's first Olympic marathon runner. He represented India in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, and finished 19th with a timing of 2 hours 50 minutes 45.2 seconds.[1] He hailed from the town of Belgaum in Karnataka.[2]
References
- ↑ "Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ http://www.rediff.com/sports/mum-run04triv.htm
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