Norman Pritchard

October 31, 2023

October 30^th marks the death anniversary of India’s first Olympic medallist, Norman Peterson Pritchard.
He was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) on January 23, 1875 to parents George Peterson Pritchard and Helen Maynard Pritchard.
Norman was a British citizen who represented India in the 1900 Olympics.
- India took part in its first-ever modern Olympic Games during the second edition of the Summer Olympic Games held in Paris in 1900.
Pritchard is India’s first Olympic medallist where he clinched two medals – silver in 200m hurdles and in 200m dash event.
However, he is considered a “controversial” Olympian as he is claimed by both Britain and India.