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Which Indian sportsperson became the first from India to win an individual Olympic gold medal in athletics?

1. Neeraj Chopra
2. Abhinav Bindra
3. P.T. Usha
4. Milkha Singh

Correct answer: Neeraj Chopra

Solution

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold in athletics. Abhinav Bindra won in shooting, not athletics.

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