Udham Singh

Field Hockey Player

Birthday August 4, 1928

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace India

DEATH DATE May 15, 2000 (71)

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About

Indian field hockey player who won three Olympic gold medals in 1952, 1956, and 1964.

Before Fame

He was slated to make his Olympic debut in 1948 but a finger injury caused him to miss the event.

Trivia

He coached the Indian team to a silver medal at the 1968 Olympics.

Family Life

He grew up with a brother and sister in Sansarpur, India.

Associated With

He won gold in 1964, the same year boxer Joe Frazier took home the gold.