Fauja Singh, a British-Indian known as the world's oldest marathon runner, has passed away at the age of 114 after being struck by a vehicle in India. Crossing the road in his birth village of Beas Pind, Singh was taken to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. He started running at 89 and completed nine marathons before retiring in 2013, becoming an international symbol of resilience and determination. His running club, Sikhs In The City, will host events to celebrate his legacy, while tributes pour in from across the globe, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An ongoing police investigation aims to identify the driver responsible for the hit-and-run.
Fauja Singh, known as the "Turbaned Tornado," captured the world's attention with his extraordinary story—overcoming childhood adversities and personal losses to become a marathon icon by pursuing running in his later years.
Fauja Singh, known as the "Turbaned Tornado," captured the world's attention with his extraordinary story—overcoming childhood adversities and personal losses to become a marathon icon by pursuing running in his later years.
