Fauja Singh, 1911-2025

Source: mint [India]

“World’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, passed away after a road accident in Punjab. He was 114-years-old. The marathon runner was reportedly struck by an unidentified vehicle around 3.30 in the afternoon when he was crossing the road in his village Beas. … In the 1990s, the marathon runner moved to England to live with one of his sons. At the age of 89, he made a remarkable return to competitive running, participating in international marathons in his age category.” (07/14/25)

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