Abhinav Bindra

A Shot at History

1. IDEA 1

   The first individual Olympic gold

   Bindra describes winning the ten-metre air rifle event at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, India's first individual Olympic gold medal. He shows how a single shot capped years of practice, setbacks and obsessive preparation.

2. IDEA 2

   Perfection became an obsession

   Bindra admits he was obsessed with achieving the perfect shot, sometimes to an unhealthy degree. He describes measuring tiny details of his equipment, posture and breathing, believing that small differences decide champions.

3. IDEA 3

   Science sharpened his technique

   Bindra describes using scientific methods, such as studying his heartbeat and body movements, to improve his shooting. He worked with coaches and experts in Germany and elsewhere to find every possible edge.

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