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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'I eat what I grow': How world's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh's Punjabi diet powered 9 marathons
Fauja Singh , who earned global respect as the world's oldest marathon runner , has died at 114. Local police in Punjab said Singh was hit by a vehicle while walking near his home in Beas village, close to Jalandhar. He suffered severe head injuries and died in hospital soon after. Sikhs in the City, his London-based running club, confirmed his death. Police say they are still searching for the driver. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute, saying Singh was 'extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness.' Modi added, 'He was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination. Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world.' Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Public Policy Leadership Data Science Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking Operations Management Product Management Degree others Cybersecurity Technology Healthcare Project Management Finance Data Science Digital Marketing Others healthcare Data Analytics MBA CXO Management MCA Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details Marathon man against the odds Singh's story is one of grit and unlikely triumph. Born in 1911 in Punjab, he grew up in a farming family. His age-defying running career began much later in life, but loss pushed him to lace up his shoes. His wife and son died within a short time of each other. The death of his son Kuldip in 1994 struck him deeply. Singh and Kuldip were checking fields during a storm when wind-blown metal decapitated Kuldip in front of his father. 'He didn't think his life was worth living without his son,' said his coach Harmander Singh. Left alone as his other children had settled abroad, Singh moved to London to live with his youngest son. There he found solace among the Sikh community. At local tournaments, he joined sprints and met marathon runners who urged him to try longer distances. Seeing a marathon on television sealed the deal. He was 89 when he ran the London Marathon in 2000. Live Events Records, races and recognition He went on to run eight more full marathons. In 2011, he became the oldest person believed to complete a full marathon, running in Toronto at 100. Guinness World Records did not recognise his feat because he had no birth certificate to prove his age. His British passport showed his date of birth as 1 April 1911, but records were not kept in his village then. Singh also carried the Olympic torch in London in 2012. His best time came at the 2003 Toronto Marathon when he finished in 5 hours and 40 minutes. He ran his final race at 101, completing the Hong Kong Marathon's 10-kilometre stretch in just over 90 minutes. 'From a tragedy has come a lot of success and happiness,' Singh once said. When he retired, he made a simple wish: 'People will remember me and not forget me.' He hoped to be invited to events even though he no longer raced, saying he wanted to be remembered 'rather than forget me altogether just because I don't run anymore.' A life fueled by simple food Singh often spoke about how he stayed so strong so late in life. He credited his diet and routine above all else. In a blog for he wrote, 'I'm the oldest marathon runner in the world. Just three weeks after my 101st birthday, I ran the London Marathon in seven hours and 49 minutes. I've completed eight other marathons in the past 12 years, including the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, which I ran when I was 100 years old. How do I do it? Simple: firstly, I eat only vegetarian foods.' He believed vegetarians live longer than meat-eaters. He kept his food local and fresh. 'I also walk or jog every day. Age may bring wisdom, but if you want stamina, endurance, and a lifetime of good health, turn to nutritious vegetarian foods,' Singh wrote. He added, 'I've been predominantly vegetarian my whole life. In the Sikh religion, we eat to live, not live to eat. In Punjab, the green belt of India where I'm originally from, most people eat what they grow – I attribute my longevity to simple Punjabi vegetarian foods.' Fauja Singh's story is a reminder that age is sometimes just a number. He turned grief into movement and became a symbol of strength for people of all ages. His last wish was for people not to forget him. With millions inspired by his running shoes and simple meals, that wish looks safe for a long time to come. Police are still looking for the driver who ended Singh's final walk. But the Turbaned Tornado's story will keep running on. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Arab Times
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
World's oldest marathon runner, dies at 114 in hit-and-run accident
LONDON, July 16, (AP): Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114. Local media in India reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while he was crossing the road at his native village near Jalandhar in Punjab. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. His London-based running club and charity, Sikhs In The City, confirmed his death. India's Prime minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Singh, saying he was "extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness.' 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 did not have a birth certificate to prove his age. Singh had a British passport that showed his date of birth as April 1, 1911, while a letter from Indian government officials stated that birth records were not kept in 1911. A torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics, Singh took up running at the age of 89 as a way to get over depression after his wife and son died in quick succession in India. The death in 1994 of his son took a particularly hard toll on him because of its grisly nature. Singh and his son, Kuldip, both farmers, were checking on their fields in the middle of a storm when a piece of corrugated metal blown by the wind decapitated Kuldip in front of his father's eyes. Singh, whose five other children had emigrated, was left all alone. "He didn't think his life was worth living without his son' following the traumatic incident, his coach Harmander Singh said. He went to live with his youngest son in London. That's where sports enthusiast Singh attended tournaments organized by the Sikh community and took part in sprints. He met some Sikh marathon runners who encouraged him to take up long-distance running. One day he saw a marathon on television for the first time and decided that's what he wanted to do. At the age of 89 in 2000 he ran the London Marathon, his first, and went on to do eight more. His best time was 5 hours and 40 minutes at the 2003 Toronto Marathon. "From a tragedy has come a lot of success and happiness,' Singh said. Singh ran his last competitive race in 2013 at the age of 101, finishing the Hong Kong Marathon's 10-kilometer (6.25-mile) race in 1 hour, 32 minutes, 28 seconds. Following his retirement from racing, he said he hoped "people will remember me and not forget me.' He also wanted people to continue to invite him to events "rather than forget me altogether just because I don't run anymore.' "He was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination,' Modi said. "Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world.'
United News of India
16-07-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Army's swift response saves life of Yatri
Srinagar, July 16 (UNI) An Indian Army team provided swift and timely medical assistance to a pilgrim in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir as he was experiencing sudden restlessness during the ongoing Amarnath Ji Yatra. Srinagar based defence spokesman said a 48-year-old man, Kuldip, a resident of Rohtak, Harayana experienced sudden restlessness near Kali Mata Mandir earlier yesterday. An alert area domination patrol in the area immediately noticed his discomfort and swiftly moved to assist him. The spokesman said the Army team promptly administered oxygen and provided a safe resting space, ensuring Kuldip received timely and appropriate care. 'After recovering and regaining strength, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Army personnel for their prompt response and resumed his onward journey,' he said. This act once again reflects the Indian Army's unwavering commitment to public welfare and its readiness to assist civilians in times of need, beyond the call of duty, the spokesman said. UNI MJR AAB RKM
Euronews
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
World's oldest marathon runner dies at 114 after being hit by a car
The Turbaned Torpedo, an Indian-born runner who was thought to be the oldest marathon runner in history, died on Monday after being struck by a car. The marathoner, whose real name is Fauja Singh, was 114. According to local media in India, Singh sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while he was crossing the road at his native village near Jalandhar in Punjab. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. His London-based running club and charity, Sikhs In The City, confirmed his death. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Singh, saying he was 'extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness.' In 2011, at the age of 100, Singh became the oldest man to complete a full marathon in Toronto, but the Guinness World Records did not recognise his achievement since he lacked a birth certificate to verify his age. With a British passport that showed his date of birth as April 1, 1911, a letter from Indian government officials showed that birth records were not kept in 1911, throwing Singh's real age into doubt. Singh took up running at the age of 89 as a way to get over depression after his wife and son died in quick succession in India. The death in 1994 of his son took a particularly hard toll on him because of its grisly nature. Singh and his son, Kuldip, both farmers, were checking on their fields in the middle of a storm when a piece of corrugated metal blown by the wind decapitated Kuldip in front of his father's eyes. A torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics, the British Indian marathoner completed his first London Marathon in 2000 at the age of 89 and went on to do eight more. At the 2003 Toronto Marathon, he set a personal best time of five hours and forty minutes. 'From a tragedy has come a lot of success and happiness,' Singh said. Singh ran his last competitive race in 2013 at the age of 101, finishing the Hong Kong Marathon's 10-kilometer (6.25-mile) race in 1 hour, 32 minutes, 28 seconds. Following his retirement from racing, he said he hoped 'people will remember me and not forget me.' He also wanted people to continue to invite him to events 'rather than forget me altogether just because I don't run anymore.' 'He was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination,' Modi said. 'Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world.'
Edmonton Journal
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car
LONDON — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114. Article content Local media in India reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while he was crossing the road at his native village near Jalandhar in Punjab. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. His London-based running club and charity, Sikhs In The City, confirmed his death. Article content Article content Article content India's Prime minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Singh, saying he was 'extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness.' Article content Article content 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 did not have a birth certificate to prove his age. Singh had a British passport that showed his date of birth as April 1, 1911, while a letter from Indian government officials stated that birth records were not kept in 1911. Article content A torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics, Singh took up running at the age of 89 as a way to get over depression after his wife and son died in quick succession in India. The death in 1994 of his son took a particularly hard toll on him because of its grisly nature. Article content Article content Singh and his son, Kuldip, both farmers, were checking on their fields in the middle of a storm when a piece of corrugated metal blown by the wind decapitated Kuldip in front of his father's eyes. Article content Article content Singh, whose five other children had emigrated, was left all alone. Article content 'He didn't think his life was worth living without his son' following the traumatic incident, his coach Harmander Singh said. Article content He went to live with his youngest son in London. That's where sports enthusiast Singh attended tournaments organized by the Sikh community and took part in sprints. He met some Sikh marathon runners who encouraged him to take up long-distance running. One day he saw a marathon on television for the first time and decided that's what he wanted to do. Article content At the age of 89 in 2000 he ran the London Marathon, his first, and went on to do eight more. His best time was 5 hours and 40 minutes at the 2003 Toronto Marathon.
