Gurbachan Singh (athlete)

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Gurbachan Singh
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SportLong-distance running
Event(s)5000 metres

Gurbachan Singh was an Indian long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gurbachan Singh Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2017.