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Milkha Singh (20 November 1929 – 18 June 2021), 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. He is the only athlete to win gold at 400 metres at the Asian Games as well as the Commonwealth Games .
Jun 19, 2021 · One of India's greatest athletes, Milkha Singh, has died from Covid-related complications, aged 91. Popularly known as "the Flying Sikh", Singh won four Asian gold medals and finished fourth in...
Jun 14, 2024 · Milkha Singh, Indian track-and-field athlete who became the first Indian male to reach the final of an Olympic athletics event when he barely missed winning a bronze in the 400-meter race at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Learn more about Singh’s life and career.
Jun 23, 2021 · Milkha Singh, a track star who inspired generations of Indians with his feats on an international stage and a compelling life story in which he once raced trains for fun and literally had to run...
Independent India’s first individual sports star, the late great Milkha Singh dominated Indian track and field for over a decade with his speed and spirit, creating multiple records and winning numerous medals in his career.
Jun 19, 2021 · Milkha Singh, one of India’s first sport superstars and ace sprinter who overcame a childhood tragedy to become the country's most celebrated athlete, has died. He was 91. Singh's family said...
Singh, known as ‘The Flying Sikh’, was a three-time Asian Games champion and a national record holder over 400m. He competed at three Olympic Games and inspired many Indian sportspeople with his life story.
