Who authored the autobiography 'The Race of My Life'? 

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  1. Mohinder Singh Gill 
  2. PT Usha
  3. Milkha Singh
  4. Dutee Chand 

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Option 3 : Milkha Singh
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  • Milkha Singh authored the autobiography titled 'The Race of My Life'.
  • Milkha Singh, also known as the 'Flying Sikh', was an Indian track and field sprinter who was introduced to the sport while serving in the Indian Army.
  • His autobiography provides insights into his life, his struggles, and his achievements in the field of athletics.
  • The book also sheds light on his journey from being a victim of the Partition of India to becoming one of the country's most celebrated athletes.

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  • Milkha Singh was born on 20th November 1929 in Gobindpura, Punjab, British India.
  • He represented India in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, the 1960 Rome Olympics, and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
  • Milkha Singh won gold medals in the 1958 Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games in 1958 and 1962.
  • His autobiography 'The Race of My Life' was co-authored by his daughter, Sonia Sanwalka.
  • In 2013, a Bollywood film titled 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' was released, which was based on his life and autobiography, with actor Farhan Akhtar portraying Milkha Singh.
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