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Milkha Singh, India's 'Flying Sikh' ace runner, dies at 91

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Milkha Singh, one of India's first sport superstars, has died at 91. Singh was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. He narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal, finishing fourth at the 1960 Rome Games. His parents and siblings were killed during the Partition of India.

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Times of India

Milkha Singh: The Flying Sikh flies off...into eternity

More sports News: Milkha Singh's triumphs didn't just lay on the cinder tracks that he scorched with his blistering pace - his victory over life's adversities was no le

3 years ago·India

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BBC News

How India's 'Flying Sikh' went from orphan to gold medallist

In 1958, Milkha Singh - later nicknamed the Flying Sikh - became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

PM Narendra Modi, Sania Mirza Pay Heartfelt Tribute as 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh Passes Away

Tributes poured in for Milkha Singh after his demise with PM Narendra Modi and Sania Mirza remembering him fondly.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

How Milkha Singh Earned the Name the 'Flying Sikh', That Too in Pakistan

Milkha Singh, who is also known as the 'Flying Sikh', passed away aged 91 after a month-long battle with Covid

3 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Indian athletics star Milkha Singh dies after catching Covid, aged 91

Narendra Modi leads tributes to ‘Flying Sikh’, who won India’s first Commonwealth gold in 1958

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Remembering Milkha Singh, the 'Flying Sikh'

Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh, fondly known as the 'Flying Sikh', breathed his last on Friday. He was 91. Here, we take a look at some of the most iconic moments of his decorated career.

3 years ago·India

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