Fauja Singh, believed to be the oldest distance runner in the world, died in a road accident in India at the age of 114. He gained fame after starting distance running at 89 following personal losses. Singh's family claimed he was born on April 1, 1911, but he could not provide a birth certificate to verify his age. He completed marathons into his 100s and was a public figure, having participated in the Olympics as a torchbearer. His passing prompted tributes from notable figures, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Fauja Singh, the world's oldest distance runner, died in India at the age of 114 after being struck by a vehicle in Punjab state's Jalandhar district.
He became an international sensation after taking up distance running at the age of 89, inspired by marathons he saw on television.
Singh held the public's attention until he was 100, running full marathons and finishing his last race at 101, a 10km event in Hong Kong.
Despite being regarded as the oldest marathon runner, Singh was not certified by Guinness World Records due to the lack of proper documentation for his age.
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