Driver held for hit-and-run death of world's 'oldest' marathon runner
Summary
Police in India arrested a man named Amritpal Singh Dhillon after he allegedly hit Fauja Singh, considered the world's oldest marathon runner, with his car. Singh, who was 114 years old, was hit while crossing a road near his birth village in Punjab and died later in the hospital. Despite being a renowned figure in marathon running, Singh's records were not officially recognized by Guinness World Records due to a lack of birth documentation.Key Facts
- Fauja Singh, thought to be the oldest marathon runner, died after a hit-and-run incident in Punjab, India.
- The accused driver, Amritpal Singh Dhillon, is alleged to have hit Singh with a speeding SUV.
- Singh died from his injuries shortly after being taken to a hospital.
- Singh was known for setting marathon records in multiple age categories, starting his running career at age 89.
- At 100, he became the first centenarian to finish a full marathon, though Guinness did not officially recognize this.
- The police recovered the SUV involved in the incident near Singh's birth village, Beas Pind.
- Singh's achievements in running began after personal losses, including the death of his wife and son.
- He gained global attention through a 2004 Adidas ad campaign alongside sports legends like Muhammad Ali.
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