'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