Fauja Singh, the British-Indian athlete celebrated as the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died at the age of 114 after being struck by a car in his native village of Beas Pind, Punjab, as reported by BBC.
Singh began running at 89 and completed nine full marathons, including the 2011 Toronto Marathon, where he became the first known centenarian to finish the race. His story of resilience and discipline made him a global inspiration, earning him the nickname «The Turbaned Tornado.»
A torchbearer at the 2012 London Olympics, Singh gained international fame through Adidas’s «Impossible is Nothing» campaign and received recognition from Queen Elizabeth II.
His running club, Sikhs In The City, confirmed his passing and announced that all upcoming events, including a tribute run in March 2026, will honour his legacy. Singh had remained active and optimistic until the end, walking daily and promoting a message of simple living, happiness, and perseverance.
Indian PM Narendra Modi called him «an exceptional athlete with incredible determination.» A police investigation into the hit-and-run is ongoing.
