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is a Guinness Record holder for having won over 100
Classics in 1985, and he is Founder and Pro-Chancellor of
the Annamalai University. He is Chairman and Director of
industries that range from concrete to coffee, chemicals to
clothes. A trustee of many educational and philanthropic
organisations, he has undertaken restoration of various
temples and has built some too. A businessman, a socially
conscious and generous citizen. Meet Dr M.A.M Ramaswamy.
Born on 30th September 1931, into a family of great
eminence, Dr M.A.M. Ramaswamy was educated in some of the
best schools and colleges in Chennai. His keen interest in
sports took him to great heights. He was the President of
the Indian Hockey Federation from 1974 to 1980 during which
time the Indian Hockey team won the World Cup and Olympic
Gold.
As an industrialist, his acute business acumen made him
convert potential into reality, making his industries among
the best in the country. He was nominated the Sheriff of
Chennai for two terms. His passion for horseracing has made
him one of the most celebrated horse owners in the world.
Incidentally, he owns over 100 horses and has a record 304
Classic wins to date.
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