Milkha Singh
Indian track and field athlete (1935–2021)
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Summary
Milkha Singh was born on October 17, 1935[1], in Govindpura[2]. He died on June 18, 2021[3], in Chandigarh[4]. He worked as an athletics competitor[5] and athlete[6]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,036 views/month, #6,182 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 20, 1929[8], November 20, 1932[9]
- Spouse: Nirmal Kaur[10]
- Child: Jeev Milkha Singh[11]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[12], Dominion of India[13], India[14]
- Employer: Government of Punjab[15]
- Notable work: The Race of My Life[16]
- Award received: Padma Shri in sports[17]
- Religion or worldview: Sikhism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Military branch: Indian Army[20]
- Commons category: Milkha Singh[21]
- Cause of death: COVID-19[22]
- Sport: athletics[23]
- Family name: Singh[24]
- Given name: Milkha[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Described by source: Milkha Singh, Track Star of Post-Colonial India, Is Dead[27]
- Participant in: 1962 Asian Games[28], 1958 Asian Games[29], 1964 Summer Olympics[30], 1960 Summer Olympics[31], 1956 Summer Olympics[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Punjabi[33], Hindi[34], English[35]
- Nickname: Flying Sikh[36]
- Country for sport: India[37]
- Height: 172 cm[38]
- Mass: 66 kg[39]
- Sports discipline competed in: 200 metres[40]
- P14750: 5DC5-11B6-C777-FCC0-F39A[41]
Why It Matters
Milkha Singh has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Milkha Singh born?
Milkha Singh was born in Govindpura[2].
Where did Milkha Singh die?
Milkha Singh passed away in Chandigarh[4].
Who was Milkha Singh married to?
Milkha Singh's spouses include Nirmal Kaur[10].
What did Milkha Singh do for work?
Milkha Singh worked as an athletics competitor[5] and athlete[6].
What awards did Milkha Singh receive?
Honors received include Padma Shri in sports[17].