Fauja Singh (claimed born April 1, 1911 – died July 14, 2025) was more than a runner—he was a global symbol of resilience, longevity, and the power of the human spirit .
🌟 The Late Bloomer Who Became Legendary
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A farmer from Beas Pind, Punjab, Singh only began running seriously at age 89, to cope with grief after losing his wife and son Yahoo News+13Olympics+13The Sun+13.
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His marathon debut came in 2000 at London, clocking 6:54:00. By 2003, he posted a 5:40:04 marathon and set age-group world records NewsD+14Wikipedia+14Runner's World+14.
🏅 Remarkable Achievements
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First to run a marathon aged 100, completing Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 2011 in 8:11:06 Free Press Journal+13Wikipedia+13Runner's World+13.
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Set multiple track records for centenarians, from 100 m to 5,000 m at age 100 DD News+4Runner's World+4AllFamous.org+4.
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Honours include Olympic torchbearer (2012), a cameo with David Beckham & Adidas, and British Empire Medal in 2015 Wikipedia.
❤️ Fauja's Untimely Farewell
On July 14, 2025, at around 3:30 PM in his native village, Beas Pind, Fauja Singh was hit by a vehicle while on a walk and later passed away at age 114 The Times of India+13DD News+13The Times of India+13.
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Tributes poured in worldwide—Punjab’s Governor and PM Modi called him "extraordinary" and a fitness inspiration Free Press Journal+2Moneycontrol+2The Times of India+2.
🎯 His Legacy in Motion
Fauja Singh leaves behind more than medals:
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A powerful reminder: it's never too late to start; age is no barrier wiseandshinezine.com+1News24+1.
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His Sikh faith, vegetarian diet, and simple lifestyle were credited for his health and longevity .
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His global presence challenged ageist norms—he became an icon for seniors, runners, and aspirants worldwide.
✅ Image Credits
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Marathon candid shot: Getty/AP via Runners World (turn0image2)
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Village run: Times of India (turn0image3)
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Accident site: DDNews (turn0image4)
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Celebratory finish in Toronto: Marathon archive (turn0image5)
🙏 Thank You & Parting Words
Thank you for honoring Fauja Singh’s remarkable life through this post. His story proves that passion and purpose have no expiry date.
“Age is just a number; purpose is timeless.”
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