Fauja Singh (died 14 July 2025) was a British Indian marathon runner. At the time of his birth in Punjab province in British India, birth certificates were not typically issued, so his age could not …

Fauja Singh, known as the Turbaned Torpedo and believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died at 114 after being hit by a car in India.

Jul 15, 2025 · The world’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, who was still competing after turning 100 more than a decade ago, died in a hit-and-run on Monday, according to India …

Jul 15, 2025 · Singh became the oldest man to run a full marathon in 2011, at the age of 100, in Toronto. His accomplishment was not recognized by Guinness World Records, because he …

Jul 16, 2025 · Fauja Singh, believed to be he first centenarian to complete a full marathon, has died aged 114 after being hit by a car, media say. He began competitive running at 89 as a …

Mar 17, 2025 · He is the first 100-year-old to finish a marathon and holds multiple records, which makes Fauja Singh the oldest marathon runner in the world. Following the death of his wife, …

Jul 15, 2025 · Fauja Singh, who became the oldest man to run a full marathon in 2011 at age 100, has died at age 114 after being hit by a car in his native village in Punjab.

Jul 15, 2025 · Fauja Singh, the oldest person ever to attain world fame as a long-distance runner, died on July 14 after being hit by a car while on a walk. Singh’s claimed date of birth was April …

Though Guinness did not certify his 100+ age records due to lack of birth documentation, the running world recognized him for what he was: the oldest marathoner to ever cross the finish line.

Jul 14, 2025 · Three days later, on October 16, 2011, Fauja Singh became the first centenarian to finish a marathon, making him the oldest marathoner. He completed the Toronto Waterfront …