Correct option is D
The Correct Answer is Milkha Singh
Explanation:
• ‘The Race of My Life’ is the autobiography of Milkha Singh, co-authored by his daughter Sonia Sanwalka.
• The book narrates his journey from the Partition of India to becoming an iconic sprinter known as the "Flying Sikh."
• It was published in 2013 and served as inspiration for the Bollywood movie "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" (2013).
Key Points:
• Milkha Singh won four gold medals in the Asian Games.
• Finished fourth in the 400m final at the 1960 Rome Olympics, a historic achievement.
• First Indian male athlete to win Commonwealth Games gold (1958, Cardiff).
Additional Information:
• Dutee Chand – Indian sprinter, first openly LGBTQ+ athlete from India.
• PT Usha – Known as the "Queen of Indian Track and Field", narrowly missed an Olympic medal in 1984.
• Praveen Kumar – Former Indian shot put and discus thrower, later became an actor.