Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  India
| |||||
| 1948 | Olympics | London, England | 6th, QF 4 | 100 m | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eric Rajanicka Prabhakar Philip |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 23 February 1925 Madras, India |
| Died | 10 September 2011 (aged 86) Bangalore, India |
| Spouse | Saro Prabhakar |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 100m |
| College team | University of Oxford |
Eric Prabhakar (23 February 1925 – 10 September 2011)[1] was an Indian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres event at the 1948 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals.[2] He was also a Rhodes Scholar and he subsequently worked for Burmah-Shell Oil and UNESCO as well as being an active sports administrator in India.[1]
Eric was born on February 23, 1925, in a family noted for its achievements in sports and in the sphere of education. His brother, E. C. P. Prabhakar, has represented the state in cricket, hockey and tennis and was a top rated bureaucrat.[3]
Eric was married to Saro Prabhakar with who he has three sons, Dev, Sathi, and Jay.[1]
After graduating in economics, Eric got an opportunity to enter the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).[3]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing India
| |||||
| 1948 | Olympics | London, England | 6th, QF 4 | 100 m | |
