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Norman Pritchard won India's and Asia's first-ever Olympic Medals when he finished second in both the 200m and 200m hurdles at the 1900 Paris Olympics.

Note:Norman was part of the Great Britain team but the IOC recognise both his medals as a member of the Indian team.

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