In 1960 Olympics, Milkha Singh got ____________ in Athletics．

Correct option is B

Milkha Singh, popularly known as the "Flying Sikh," narrowly missed a medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. He finished fourth in the 400-meter race final with a time of 45.73 seconds, which was then the national record. This was a heartbreaking loss for India, as he missed the bronze medal by just 0.1 seconds. Despite the loss, his performance remains one of the most iconic moments in Indian sports history.

Information Booster:

1. Milkha Singh was the first Indian athlete to reach the finals of an Olympic track event.
2. The 400m race was won by Otis Davis (USA), who set a new world record of 44.9 seconds.
3. Milkha Singh's timing of 45.73 seconds stood as a national record for almost 40 years.
4. He won gold medals at the 1958 Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games (1958 and 1962).
5. Milkha Singh was awarded the Padma Shri in 1959 for his contributions to Indian sports.
6. His autobiography, "The Race of My Life," inspired the biopic "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag."

Additional Knowledge:

• Eighth position in 50 km walk (Option a): This is not related to Milkha Singh, as he competed in sprint events, not walking events.
• Second position in 1000 m race in final (Option c): Milkha Singh did not participate in a 1000m event at the Olympics.
• Fifth position in 400 m race in final (Option d): Milkha finished fourth, not fifth, in the final.