🏃 Legendary Marathoner Fauja Singh Passes Away at 114 After Road Accident in Punjab
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| Legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh passes away at the age of 114 after a tragic road accident in Punjab |
🗓 Date: July 14, 2025
📍 Location: Punjab, India
🔹 Key Highlights:
- Fauja Singh, famously known as the "Turbaned Tornado", passed away at the age of 114 after being hit by a vehicle near his village in Beas Pind, Jalandhar.
- He was rushed to a private hospital in Jalandhar but could not survive the injuries.
- Singh was globally recognized as the oldest marathon runner, symbolizing endurance and healthy living.
🏅 Achievements of Fauja Singh:
- Born in 1911, overcame childhood disability—started walking at age 5.
- Ran his first full marathon at the age of 89 (London Marathon, 2000).
- Became the first 100-year-old to complete a marathon.
- Ran marathons in Toronto, London, and Hong Kong.
- Featured in Adidas' "Impossible is Nothing" campaign alongside global icons.
- Carried the Olympic Torch in London 2012.
🧠 A Life of Discipline and Simplicity:
Fauja Singh led a simple life with high discipline. He avoided alcohol, smoking, and processed food. A committed vegetarian, he credited his fitness to light meals, daily walks, and a stress-free mindset.
He once famously said: “Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.”
💔 Nation Mourns the Loss:
- Top leaders including the Governor of Punjab expressed condolences.
- Social media was filled with emotional tributes from fans and athletes across the world.
- Many referred to Singh as “India’s Pride in Global Fitness”.
📚 Legacy of Fauja Singh:
Fauja Singh’s story lives on in books and films. The 2020 children's biography “Fauja Singh Keeps Going” continues to inspire millions worldwide.
His message: “Keep moving forward, no matter your age.” remains a global inspiration.
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