Ranjit Bhatia
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Randhawa Ranjit•Bhatia |
| Used name | Ranjit•Bhatia |
| Born | 27 May 1936 in London, England (GBR) |
| Died | 9 February 2014 in New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi (IND) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 63 kg |
| Affiliations | Belgrave Harriers, Wimbledon (GBR) |
| NOC |  India |
Biography
Ranjit Bhatia was an Indian distance runner who ran the 5,000 and marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Bhatia first studied at St. Stephen’s College but was then a Rhodes Scholar who studied mathematics at Jesus College at Oxford. He later became a reader of mathematics at St. Stephen’s College in Delhi. Bhatia was awarded an Order of the British Empire for his accomplishments, especially for being a link being British and Indian sport and for his services to the Rhodes Trust.
Personal Bests: 5000 – 14:28.0 (1960); Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | IND |
Ranjit Bhatia | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 11 h2 r1/2 | |||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 60 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Awarded a Rhodes Scholarship (1957 Rhodes Scholar – Jesus College)