About Manikavagasam Harichandra
Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 91). Manikavagasam Harichandra was a Malaysian athlete and athletics competitor.
Manikavagasam Harichandra (21 July 1930 – 29 June 2022), also known as M. Hari Chandra, was a Malaysian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Career At the 1956 Olympics, Chandra finished 7th in his 800 m heat and failed to advance.
He continued to run in masters athletics competitions, winning the silver medal in the 400 m at the 1975 World Association of Veteran Athletes Championships. His brother was Mani Jegathesan, regarded as the fastest man in Asia.
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Who was Manikavagasam Harichandra?
Malaysian middle-distance runner
When was Manikavagasam Harichandra born?
Manikavagasam Harichandra was born on 21 July 1930.
When did Manikavagasam Harichandra die?
Manikavagasam Harichandra died on 29 June 2022.
What was Manikavagasam Harichandra's occupation?
Manikavagasam Harichandra was an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Manikavagasam Harichandra?
Manikavagasam Harichandra was Malaysian.
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