Balkrishna Akotkar[1] (born 1 July 1937) is an Indian long-distance runner.[2] He competed in the marathon at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[3]
He stood 33rd in the marathon event at the 1964 Olympics.[4] Post his retirement from sports, he has been monumental in development of future athletes. He has headed a committee for the selection of male and female athletes to represent Maharashtra state in the National Cross Country Championship[5]
References
- ↑ Akotkar BALAKRISHNA. Olympics.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ↑ Balkrishan Akotkar. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ↑ Template:Cite Sports-Reference
- ↑ Olympics memories: It was the first time I flew in a plane, says Balkrishna Akotkar, Williams, Joe. DNA India(21 June 2012). Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ↑ Federation Cup National Cross Country meet in Nagpur from Feb 2, Staff. www.mykhel.com(15 January 2008). Retrieved 9 June 2021.