About Gurnam Singh
Lived 1931 – 2006 (aged 75). Gurnam Singh was an Indonesian athletics competitor.
Gurnam Singh (August 16, 1931 – December 7, 2006) was a former Indonesian track and field athlete who won a bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta. Rusli Lutan described him as "remembered as a unique runner who ran bare-footed."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gurnam Singh?
Indonesian athlete (1931–2006)
When was Gurnam Singh born?
Gurnam Singh was born on 16 August 1931 in Punjab.
When did Gurnam Singh die?
Gurnam Singh died on 7 December 2006 in Jakarta.
What was Gurnam Singh's occupation?
Gurnam Singh was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Gurnam Singh?
Gurnam Singh was Indonesian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gurnam Singh (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gurnam Singh. https://biography.guide/gurnam-singh-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Gurnam Singh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gurnam-singh-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Gurnam Singh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gurnam-singh-athletics-competitor/.
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