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Milkha Singh

Milkha Singh

Indian track and field athlete
Milkha Singh, 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... Wikipedia
Born: November 20, 1929, Govindpura, Pakistan
Died: June 18, 2021 (age 91 years), Chandigarh, India
Spouse: Nirmal Saini (m. 1962–2021)
Height: 5′ 8″
Awards: Padma Shri
Employer(s): Retired; formerly of the Indian Army and Government of Punjab, India