Milkha Singh set a national record in the men’s 400 metres at the 1960 Rome Olympics with a timing of ________, which remained unbeaten until 1984.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 45.6 seconds.
Milkha Singh set a national record of 45.6 seconds in the men’s 400 metres at the 1960 Rome Olympics, where he narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth by a fraction of a second. His timing stood untouched for 24 years, highlighting the remarkable athleticism he brought to Indian sprinting during a time when professional training facilities were minimal. Known as the “Flying Sikh,” Milkha Singh’s performance inspired generations of Indian athletes and marked India’s emergence in international track events. His record was eventually broken in 1984, but his legacy as one of India’s greatest sprinters remains unmatched. The other timing options often mentioned in quizzes are not historically accurate.