Fauja Singh, aged 114 and known as the world's oldest marathon runner, was killed in a hit-and-run in Punjab, India. The accused driver, Amritpal Singh Dhillon, allegedly hit Singh while driving a speeding SUV. Singh suffered critical injuries and died shortly after. He had notable achievements in marathon running, beginning at age 89. Singh was recognized for setting international records, including being the first over 100 to complete a marathon, although Guinness World Records could not officially confirm his age due to lack of documentation.
Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, died in a hit-and-run incident when he was struck by a speeding SUV in Punjab, India.
Singh, who began running at the age of 89, set records by completing nine full marathons and became the first centenarian to finish a marathon.
The accused driver reportedly did not take Singh to the hospital immediately after the accident, which may have saved his life.
Despite his notable achievements, Guinness World Records did not officially recognize Singh as the oldest marathon runner due to absent official documentation.
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