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Milkha Singh, also known as "The Flying Sikh", was an Indian track and field sprinter who won gold medals at the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games. He was orphaned and displaced by the Partition of India, and became a sporting icon and a Padma Shri awardee.
Sep 19, 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.
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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 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...
Learn about the life and achievements of Milkha Singh, the legendary athlete who represented India in three Olympic Games and created multiple records. Discover his journey from a refugee to a national hero, and watch his original videos and Olympic results.
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Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh died of post Covid-19 complications late on Friday night after being admitted to the intensive care unit at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and...
Jun 19, 2021 · Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh has died at the age of 91 after a month-long battle with Covid-19, according to a family statement obtained by CNN affiliate News 18. Known as the “Flying...
