About the Book:
The Race of My Life is the autobiography of Milkha Singh, popularly known as the Flying Sikh.
It was published in 2013 and provides a detailed account of his life journey, struggles, and achievements.
His daughter Sonia Sanwalka helped him co-author the book.
Milkha Singh’s Life:
Born in 1929 in undivided India, he witnessed the horrors of Partition, which deeply affected him.
He joined the Indian Army, where his talent for running was discovered and nurtured.
He became one of India’s greatest athletes, specializing in 400 meters sprint.
His most famous race was the 1960 Rome Olympics, where he narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth in the 400m final.
Legacy:
Winner of multiple Asian Games gold medals.
Awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to sports.
His life story inspired the Bollywood film “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” (2013) starring Farhan Akhtar, which was based on this autobiography.
In short: The Race of My Life was written by Milkha Singh, with Sonia Sanwalka, and it narrates the inspiring journey of India’s legendary sprinter.