He died during treatment.
Fauja Singh was known worldwide for his unmatched fitness, determination and age to be defeated. He was a source of inspiration not only in India, but also internationally.
Who was Fauja Singh?
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Fauja Singh was born on 1 April 1911 in a village in Punjab.
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He ran his first marathon at the age of 89.
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He became famous as the world’s oldest marathon runner.
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He participated in several international marathon in places like London, New York, Toronto.
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He was also known as “Turban Tornado”.
Achievements:
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He completed several marathons even after crossing the age of 90 and 100 years.
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He became the first person to complete the marathon at the age of 100, although this record was not officially recorded as he did not have a birth certificate.
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He was honored at many international forums and also became a voice for health and the rights of the elderly.
Wave of mourning among people:
The news of his death has deeply mourned the sports world, Punjab and his fans from all over the world. People are remembering him on social media and saluting the inspiration given by him.