How did Sushil Kumar secure India's first Olympic wrestling medal in 56 years?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. By winning three repechage bouts after losing his opening match.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Sushil Kumar created history by winning a bronze medal in the 66kg freestyle category. After losing his opening bout to Andriy Stadnik, he entered the repechage round because Stadnik reached the finals. In a grueling span of just 70 minutes, Sushil displayed incredible stamina and skill to win three consecutive bouts against Doug Schwab, Albert Batyrov, and finally Leonid Spiridonov. This feat earned India its first Olympic wrestling medal since Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav's bronze in 1952.