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Indian swimmer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sachin Nag (Bengali: শচীন নাগ; 5 July 1920 – 19 August 1987) was an Indian swimmer. He won the gold medal in men's 100 m freestyle at the 1951 Asian Games, the first ever gold medal for India at the Asian Games.[1] It remains the only gold medal won by India in Asian Games swimming as of the conclusion of the 2022 Asian Games. He was also a member of the bronze medal-winning Indian teams in the men's 4x100 m freestyle relay and the men's 3x100 m medley relay at the 1951 Asian Games.
Personal information | |
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National team | India |
Born | Varanasi, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India | 5 July 1920
Died | 19 August 1987 67) Calcutta, West Bengal, India | (aged
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
Strokes | Freestyle, medley |
Club | Calcutta |
Medal record |
He competed in the men's 100 m freestyle at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2] He also competed in the water polo at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.[2] He scored four goals on behalf of India.[3]
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