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Centenarian Marathon Runner Fauja Singh Dies In A Road Accident In Punjab
Ontario Masters Association Fauja Singh: Centenarian long-distance runner Fauja Singh, widely recognised as the world's oldest marathon runner, has died at the age of 114 in a road accident at Beas Pind near Jalandhar in Punjab. According to reports, the Indian-British Sikh marathon runner of Punjabi descent was hit by an unidentified vehicle when he was crossing the road in his native village.
An officer of the Jalandhar rural police told the media that they were informed about the accident by one of Fauja Singh's relatives. "We have been told that he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the road. We have set up a team and are investigating," said a police official who claimed the vehicle that caused the accident was probably a car.
A global icon of strength and willpower, Fauja Singh has inspired millions by running marathons past 100. He took up marathon running late in life and has reportedly completed over 100 marathons.
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