Fauja Singh, the oldest marathon world

Faugu Singh, the British-Indian person who is believed to be the world’s oldest marathon, died after being shot down in India at the age of 114.

Police notice that Singh crossed the road in the village where he was born in Punjab when an unknown car hit him. The locals took him to the hospital where he died.

Singh, a global icon, installed records, conducting marathons for several age categories, including when he was more than 100. It started working at 89 and running nine full marathons between 2000 and 2013 when he retired.

His treadmill and charity, Sikhs in the city, said his upcoming events in Ilford, Eastern London, where he has lived since 1992, will be a celebration of his life and achievements.

The hit and running took place on Monday, when the clove was walking through its innate village, Bis Pindu, near Jolandhara.

“They are in search of, and the accused will soon be caught,” said Harvinder Singh, a leading police officer.

As the news of death broke through, the tribute was poured.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him “an exceptional athlete with incredible determination.”

Harmandr Singh, coach of Faugu Singh in Sikhs in the city, confirmed his death in a statement posted in the treadmill.

The statement states: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our icon of humanity and power plants of Faugu Singh, who died in India.

“His treadmill and charity Sikhs in the city will devote all their events until Sunday, March 29, 2026. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, Fauga Singh will celebrate the life of success and achievements.

“We will double the funds for the construction of the Faugu Club Singh on the route in Ilford, where he trained.”

When the BBC met Singha in June in Beas Pind, he was agile and active, passing a few miles every day.

“I still go on

The 2012 London Olympics hosted a few stages during his career, including the first century, which completed the full marathon in 2011 in Toronto.

However, his demand to be the world’s oldest marathon run was not recognized by the Guinness World Record because he could not show birth certificate since 1911. BBC reported at the time This British Sing’s Passport showed the date of birth as April 1, 1911, and that he had a letter from the Queen, who congratulated him on the 100th anniversary.

His coach, Harmnder Singh, said in India in India had not been made.

Guinness World Records said they like to “give him a record” but they can “accept the official birth documents created in the Year of Birth.”

In his youth, who grew up in Punjab, the singh was teased in their village because the legs were weak and he could not go properly to the age of five.

“But the same boy who once mocked his weakness continued to engage in history,” he said at the BBC Punjabi in June.

Before he turned 40, Singh, a peasant, survived the turbulence of both world wars and experienced injury to the septum.

“In my youth, I didn’t even know that the word” marathon “exists,” said Singh BBC Punjabi. “I never went to school and did not engage in some sport. I was a farmer and spent most of my life in the fields.”

He first came to run to handle the mountains.

After the death of his wife, Gian Cauro in the early 1990s, he moved to London to live with his eldest son Sukhginder. But during his visit to India, he witnessed the death of the youngest son Kuldip in the accident who left him devastated.

Singh, sitting, sitting near the place where his son was cremated. Concerned villagers advised their family to return it to the UK.

Returning to Ileford in London, during one of his visits to Gurdwar, Singh met a group of elderly men who would go together. He also met Harmander Singha, who would go to become his coach.

“If I did not meet Harmnder Singh, I wouldn’t get into the marathon,” he said in June.

Singh made his debut on the London marathon in 2000, ashamed of 89 years. He participated through joining the gold bond – a system in which charity organizations had previously bought a fixed number of spots for a fee. He decided to run for the charity of Bloss, which supports premature children. His slogan: “The oldest ran for the younger! Let them live while he”.

Singh says he was told by the event officials that he could only wear a pad (hats wear by many boys and men of Sikhs) rather than a turban.

“I refused to run without my turban. After all, the organizers allowed me to run with him, and for me it is my biggest achievement,” he said.

He finished the race in six hours and 54 minutes, noting the start of a great journey.

In his third consistent performance on the London Marathon, he shaved nine minutes from his previous best.

In 2003, on the marathon of the waterfront in Toronto, he improved his terms in an amazing hour and five minutes, completing the race in five hours and 40 minutes.

“I do not remember my terms; this is my coach, Harmarandr Singh, who keeps records of all my terms. But all I have achieved is all out of his workouts, and I honestly followed his schedule,” Singh said in June.

“In London, he forced me to run up the mountain, and I continued to improve it,” he added. “Almost after every workout in London, I went to Gurdwar, where I took care of my diet. Everyone motivated me over long distances.”

Singh shot in international glory in 2003, when Adidas signed it for their impossible advertising campaign, which also presents legends such as Muhammad Ali.

In 2005, he was invited by the then Prime Minister of Pakistan to take part in the inaugural marathon. A year later, in 2006, he received a special invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to visit the Bakingham Palace.

Among the many commemorative and certificates that are displayed in the Singh House in Punjab are his photo with the queen.

He continued to compete in the marathons in the 100th years and earned the nickname “Tornado”. Most of his wages from approval are directed directly to the charity.

“I was the same Faugu Singh before I entered the world of running – but ran my life and brought me global recognition,” he recalled.

In 2013, he participated in his Last competitive race at long distance In Hong Kong, completing 10 km in one hour, 32 minutes and 28 seconds.

He attributed his health and longevity to a simple lifestyle and disciplined diet.

“The food is less, running more and stay happy – this is the secret of my longevity. This is my message to everyone,” he said in June.

In recent years, Singh has shared his time between India, where his youngest son and the UK live.

When the BBC met with him in June, he hoped to visit London quickly to meet his family and coach.

British MP Deta Kaur Gill shared a photo on X, writing: “A truly inspiring person. His discipline, simple life and deep humility left me a lasting mark.”

Jack Aktal MP said Singh “inspired millions around the world.” He wrote on X: “His spirit and heritage will work forever.”

Additional Pardep Sharma reporting