Shivnath Singh
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Shivnath Singh (July 11, 1946 – June 6, 2003) was one of the few great long-distance runners that India has produced. Singh represented India in the Asian games and twice at the Summer Olympics (1976 and 1980). Born in Majhria, Buxar, Bihar he placed 11th in the 1976 Olympic Men's Marathon. He entered but did not finish the 1980 Olympic Men's Marathon in Moscow. Shivnath Singh ran barefoot all his running career.[citation needed] He holds the Indian national record for the best marathon time (2:12:00), a feat that he achieved in Jalandhar in 1978.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  India |
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| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montréal, Canada | 11th | Marathon | 2:16:22 |
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | — | Marathon | DNF |
References
- Olympic results for India including Shivnath Singh in the listings
- Singh's obituary at Times of India
- Singh's obituary at Rediff India Abroad
- sports-reference
- Singh's obituary at The Hindu Online Edition, 7 June 2003
- Singh's obituary at Sunday Times of India, 8 June 2003
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