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P.D. Chaugule (Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule) India's true first Olympian. A long distance runner, participated in the Marathon at 1920 Antwerp, Belgium Olympics and finished 19th. P. D.

A rare achievement by an Indian till date. (Phadeppa Dareppa) Chaugule was the first Indian Olympian, who participated in the seventh Olympic games held in 1920 at Antwerp, Belgium. He was a long distance runner and competed in 10000 meters and the Marathon. He completed the Marathon at 19th place (a great achievement for an Indian at that time and even today). He was a member of 6 sportspersons' team. India participated in Olympics as a separate country for the first time in 1920.

24/01/2026
22/08/2025

It's 105 years since the first Indian completed his Olympic event!
Remembering Marathoner P. D. Chaugule, India's first Olympian.

Belagavi railway station has displayed Late P. D Chaugule's photo and info on its platform after renovation.
15/09/2022

Belagavi railway station has displayed Late P. D Chaugule's photo and info on its platform after renovation.

Late P D Chaugule's Passport photo.
15/09/2022

Late P D Chaugule's Passport photo.

18/08/2022

22 August marks the 102nd anniversary of Late PD Chaugule's great feat of completing the Olympic Marathon in Antwerp at remarkable 19th place.

Deccan Herald 17th December, 2020
18/12/2020

Deccan Herald 17th December, 2020

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