Which Olympian authored the book titled 'A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold'?

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  1. Leander Paes
  2. PV Sindhu
  3. Mary Kom
  4. Abhinav Bindra

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Option 4 : Abhinav Bindra
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The correct answer is Abhinav Bindra

Key Points

  • Abhinav Bindra authored the book titled 'A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold'.
  • Abhinav Bindra is an Indian shooter and a former World and Olympic champion in the 10 m Air Rifle event.
  • He won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games.
  • The book provides an insight into his journey, the challenges he faced, and his determination to achieve Olympic glory.

Additional Information

  • Abhinav Bindra was born on 28th September 1982 in Dehradun, India.
  • He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to sports, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
  • Post-retirement, Bindra has been involved in various initiatives to promote sports and fitness in India.
  • He also established the Abhinav Bindra Foundation to support and nurture young athletes.

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