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Sachin Nag

1920 – 1987

Indian swimmer

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Lived 1920 – 1987 (aged 67). Sachin Nag was an Indian swimmer.

Sachin Nag (Bengali: শচীন নাগ; 5 July 1920 – 19 August 1987) was an Indian swimmer. He won the gold medal in men's 100 m freestyle at the 1951 Asian Games, the first ever gold medal for India at the Asian Games. It remains the only gold medal won by India in Asian Games swimming as of the conclusion of the 2022 Asian Games. He was also a member of the bronze medal-winning Indian teams in the men's freestyle relay and the men's 3x100 m medley relay at the 1951 Asian Games.

He competed in the men's 100 m freestyle at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the water polo at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Who was Sachin Nag?

Indian swimmer

When was Sachin Nag born?

Sachin Nag was born on 5 July 1920 in Varanasi.

When did Sachin Nag die?

Sachin Nag died on 19 August 1987 in Kolkata.

What was Sachin Nag's occupation?

Sachin Nag was a swimmer.

What nationality was Sachin Nag?

Sachin Nag was Indian.

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· Wikipedia: Sachin Nag

· Wikidata: Q7396746

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