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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.
Sep 19, 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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 · 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...
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...
Milkha Singh represented India as a raw talent at the 1956 Olympics and had set national records in the 200m and 400m events in the years to follow. However, Milkha Singh was a legend for reasons more than what he did at the Rome Olympics.
Milkha Singh, the legendary Indian sprinter, left behind a towering legacy as he passed away on Friday night due to Covid-19 complications. He was 91. The Flying Sikh is survived by three daughters -- Mona Singh, Aleeza Grover and Sonia Sanwalka -- as well as son Jeev Milkha Singh, who is an ace golfer.
