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Milkha Singh (20 November 1929 – 18 June 2021), [a] [2] 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.
May 6, 2024 · Milkha Singh (born October 17, 1935, Lyallpur [now Faisalabad], Pakistan—died June 18, 2021, Chandigarh, India) was an Indian track-and-field athlete who became the first Indian male to reach the final of an Olympic athletics event when he placed fourth in the 400-metre race at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
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Jun 19, 2021 · The legendary runner, who won four Asian gold medals and finished fourth in the 1960 Olympics, passed away at 91. He was a symbol of resilience and patriotism, who overcame the trauma of Partition and became a sporting icon in India.
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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...
Jun 19, 2021 · 18 June 2021. Milkha Singh was interviewed for BBC Witness in 2017. One of India's greatest athletes, Milkha Singh, has died from Covid-related complications, aged 91. Popularly known as...
Learn about the life and achievements of Milkha Singh, the legendary athlete who represented India in three Olympic Games and created multiple records. Read his biography, Olympic results and how he became The Flying Sikh.
Jun 19, 2021 · Flying Sikh Milkha Singh, independent India’s first sporting superstar, dies at 91. An Army man, a track legend, and a trailblazer who demanded excellence from all those who represented India — Milkha Singh passed away from COVID-19 complications on Friday. Written by Nitin Sharma , Shivani Naik.
