Fauja Singh, ‘world’s oldest marathoner’, dies in India road accident
Summary
Fauja Singh, believed to be the world’s oldest distance runner, died in a road accident in Punjab, India at age 114. Singh gained international fame for his marathon running, which he began at age 89, though he couldn't officially verify his age due to a lack of a birth certificate.Key Facts
- Fauja Singh, nicknamed the “Turbaned Tornado,” was an Indian-born British marathon runner.
- He died after being hit by a vehicle in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, India, at age 114.
- Singh started running marathons at age 89 after his wife's and son's deaths.
- He ran his last full marathon at age 100 and a 10km race at age 101.
- Singh couldn't verify his age with a birth certificate, preventing Guinness World Records recognition.
- He was a torchbearer for the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004 and London in 2012.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Singh, highlighting his influence on promoting fitness among youth.
- Singh appeared in ads with famous athletes like David Beckham and Muhammad Ali.
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