D. B. Chavan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dasharatha B. "D. B."•Chavan |
| Used name | D. B.•Chavan |
| Born | in Hyderabad, Sindh (PAK) |
| NOC |  India |
Biography
Dasharatha B. Chavan was an Indian long-distance runner who competed at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. Chavan ran in the 10,000 metres but was one of the four athletes not to finish the race. He was also scheduled to run in the 5,000 metres but did take to the starting line.
Personal Best: 10000 – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | IND |
D. B. Chavan | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) |
Errata
Name also given in other sources as "Chavan Singh" or "C. B. Chavan Singh", however this is not supported by newspapers contemporary to the era.