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Milkha Singh

Athletics

India

Full Name	Milkha Singh
Profession	Sprinter
Date of Birth	20 Nov, 1929
Place of Birth	India

The former Indian Track and Field sprinter who clinched India's first individual gold medal in Athletics at the Commonwealth Games and four gold medals at the Asian Games of 1958 and 1962. He has set various records in sprint, crediting numerous medals.

His major achievements have been enlisted below-

Gold medalist in 200m and 400m events at the Asian Games of 1958
Gold medalist in 440 yards at the Commonwealth Games of 1958
Honoured with "Padma Shri" by the Government of India in 1959
At the Olympic Games of 1960, he set up a national record by finishing the 400m event in 45.73 seconds
Gold medals in 400m event and 4x400m relay race at the Asian Games of 1962
Silver medal in 400m race at the Calcutta National Games of 1964

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