Milkha Singh, also known as the "Flying Sikh," was a famous Indian athlete who won a gold medal in the 440 yards event at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, which were held in Cardiff, Wales. Singh was the first Indian to win a gold medal in athletics at the Commonwealth Games.

Singh's gold medal performance in the 440 yards event at the 1958 Commonwealth Games was a significant achievement in his career, and it helped to establish him as one of the top athletes in the world at the time. He later went on to win numerous other medals and accolades, including a bronze medal in the 400 meters event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Milkha Singh is still remembered today as one of India's greatest athletes and as a pioneer in Indian sports.