The case of Norman Pritchard is as enigmatic as it gets. Record books suggest that Pritchard, of British decent, was an Indian athlete and the first from the country to take part in Olympics. Going by this, he becomes the first ever medal winner from the country. He won two silver medals in 1900 Paris Games in 200m dash and 200m hurdles. However, there are contrarian opinions claiming that Norman never represented India and actually was a British colonial living in India and was chosen to represent Great Britain at the 1900 Paris Games.