Age didn't kill India's beloved centenarian marathon runner. A speeding car did.
Summary
Fauja Singh, a centenarian marathon runner from India, died after being hit by a speeding car. He spent years running marathons worldwide and inspired many, but passed away at age 114 after the accident.Key Facts
- Fauja Singh was a marathon runner who began running marathons at age 89.
- He was born in India and moved to London, where he started his running career.
- Fauja completed nine full marathons and other shorter races.
- He became the oldest person to finish a marathon at age 100 at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
- Without a birth certificate, his records were not officially recognized.
- He was featured in an Adidas ad campaign and inspired books written about him.
- Fauja returned to India and died in 2025 after being hit by an SUV at age 114.
- His death was widely reported, and there are plans to honor him with a clubhouse in London.
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