Subedar Abdul Khaliq, also known by his nickname Parinda-e-Asia پرندہ ایشیاء, was a Pakistani sprinter. He won 36 international gold medals, 15 international silver medals, and 12 international bronze

Milkha Singh, also known as "The Flying Sikh", was an Indian track and field sprinter who was introduced to the sport while serving in the Indian Army. He is the athlete to win gold at 400 metres at t