| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | (1937-07-01) 1 July 1937 (age 87) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | Marathon |
Balkrishna Akotkar (born 1 July 1937) is an Indian long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
He stood 33rd in the marathon event at the 1964 Olympics. 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.
References
- "Akotkar BALAKRISHNA". Olympics.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- "Balkrishan Akotkar". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Balkrishan Akotkar Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- Williams, Joe (21 June 2012). "Olympics memories: It was the first time I flew in a plane, says Balkrishna Akotkar". DNA India. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- Staff (15 January 2008). "Federation Cup National Cross Country meet in Nagpur from Feb 2". www.mykhel.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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