| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eric Rajanicka Prabhakar Philip |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | (1925-02-23)23 February 1925 Madras, India |
| Died | 10 September 2011(2011-09-10) (aged 86) Bangalore, India |
Spouse | Saro Prabhakar |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 100m |
| Club | University of Oxford AC Achilles Club |
Eric Prabhakar (23 February 1925 – 10 September 2011)1 was an Indian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres event at the 1948 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals.2 He was also a Rhodes Scholar and he subsequently worked for Burmah-Shell Oil and UNESCO as well as being an active sports administrator in India.1
Personal life
Eric was born on 23 February 1925, in a family noted for its achievements in sports and in the sphere of education. His brother, E. C. P. Prabhakar, has represented the state in cricket, hockey and tennis and was a top rated bureaucrat.3
Eric was married to Saro Prabhakar with who he has three sons, Dev, Sathi, and Jay.1
Career
After graduating in economics, Eric got an opportunity to enter the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).3
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  India
| |||||
| 1948 | Olympics | London, England | 6th, QF 4 | 100 m | |
References
References
- "Eric Prabhakar passes away". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- "Eric Prabhakar Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- Thyagarajan, S. (12 September 2011). "Eric made major contribution to Indian athletics". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2022.