| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's field hockey | ||
| Gold | 1928 Amsterdam | Team competition |
| Gold | 1932 Los Angeles | Team competition |
| Gold | 1936 Berlin | Team competition |
Richard James Allen (4 June 1902 – 1969) was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the Summer Olympics in 1928, 1932, and 1936. He was born in Nagpur, India and did his schooling from the prestigious Oak Grove School, Mussoorie and later at the St.Joseph's College, Nainital
In 1928 he played five matches as goalkeeper. No goals was scored against him. Four years later he played one match against United States as goalkeeper. The American team scored one goal against him, while he was off the field signing autographs. In 1936 he played four matches as goalkeeper. One goal was scored against him. This tally of conceding only two goals in Olympic competition remains an Olympic record to this day.