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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 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.
Milkha Singh was always known as an extremely committed athlete and his single-minded focus was evident in his 200m and 400m gold medals at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo.
Jun 19, 2021 · Milkha Singh Biography: Milkha Singh, one of the greatest athletes died due to post COVID-19 complications at the age of 91. Let us read more about him in detail.
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 19, 2021 · 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.
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.
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...
Jun 19, 2021 · Milkha Singh death reactions updates: Iconic sprinter Milkha Singh was cremated with full state honours on Saturday in Chandigarh, marking the end of an era in which his pioneering accomplishments on the track galvanised a newly-independent India.
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.
