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Leslie Claudius

Athlete 1927–2012

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Leslie Claudius was an Indian field hockey halfback who represented his country at four consecutive Olympic Games from 1948 to 1960. He won gold medals in 1948, 1952, and 1956, then captained India to silver in 1960, making him one of only two Indian players to win four Olympic field-hockey medals. Claudius also became the first hockey player credited with 100 international caps and later received the Padma Shri in 1971.

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