Shooter Abhinav Bindra kept an even tone and calm attitude as the hysteria surrounding his Olympic feat swept the wide-eyed mob. The fervent optimism of a medal-less nation was met with a glazed expression and an incomprehensible smile.
Bindra made history by becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event at the Beijing Games. Bindra has accomplished more in his career than almost every Olympian before him, including his calm demeanor.