'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies of coronavirus, aged 91

'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies of coronavirus, aged 91

Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh passed away at the age of 91 after a long battle with Covid-19 on June 18. Credit: AFP Photo

Track legend Milkha Singh was undergoing treaTrack legend Milkha Singh was undergoing treatment for Covid-related complications at a hospital in Chandigarh. Credit: PTI Phototment for Covid-related complications at a hospital in of Chandigarh. Credit: PTI Photo

'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh was 91. Credit: PTI Photo

Milkha Singh’s wife, Nirmal, also died from coronavirus earlier in the week.

Here's a picture of the couple in happier times. Credit: Instagram/jeevmilkhasingh

The legendary athlete is a four-time Asian Games gold medalist and the 1958 Commonwealth Games champion. Credit: Instagram/jeevmilkhasingh

He also represented India in the 1956 and 1964 Olympics and was bestowed the Padma Shri in 1959. Credit: Instagram/jeevmilkhasingh

However, his greatest performance remains the fourth-place finish in the 400m final of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Credit: Instagram/jeevmilkhasingh

The Padma Shri awardee is survived by his golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters. Credit: AFP Photo