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1. Who is Milkha Singh ?
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Milkha Singh is a former Indian track and field sprinter. The "Flying Sikh" was born in Faisalabad, Pakistan on 20 November 1929, according to records in Pakistan; whereas other reports say he was born on 8 October 1935. He is the only male athlete of India to win individual athletics Gold in the Commonwealth Games. Milkha Singh was also awarded the Padma Shri Award by the President of India in 1959 for his achievements in sports. Singh is best remembered for his fourth-place finish in the 400 metres final at Olympic Games 1960.
Records, Awards and Honours
1st 1958 Asian Games in 200 m
1st 1958 Asian Games in 400 m
1st 1958 Commonwealth Games in 440 yards
Padma Shri in 1959
1st 1962 Asian Games in 400 m
1st 1962 Asian Games in 4 x 400 m relay
2nd 1964 Calcutta National Games in 400 m
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