| 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 Indiansprinter. He competed in themen's 100 metres event at the1948 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals.[2] He was also aRhodes Scholar and he subsequently worked forBurmah-Shell Oil andUNESCO as well as being an active sports administrator in India.[1]
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]
After graduating in economics, Eric got an opportunity to enter theIndian Administrative Service (IAS).[3]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing India | |||||
| 1948 | Olympics | London, England | 6th, QF 4 | 100 m | |
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