In which Olympic games did Milkha Singh finish fourth in the 400 m Running final?

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is (d) the Rome Olympic Games

Explanation:

Milkha Singh, popularly known as "The Flying Sikh," finished fourth in the 400-meter race final at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

• It was one of the closest races in Olympic history, where Milkha Singh missed the bronze medal by just 0.1 seconds.
• He had initially led the race but lost momentum in the final stretch.
• His timing of 45.73 seconds set a national record that remained unbroken for almost 40 years.

Information Booster:

Key Achievements of Milkha Singh:

• 1958 Commonwealth Games – Won gold in 400 meters, becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth gold in athletics.
• Asian Games (1958, 1962) – Won multiple gold medals in 200m, 400m, and 4x400m relay.
• Padma Shri Award (1959) – Honored for his exceptional contributions to Indian athletics.