Oldest Marathon Runner, 114, Dies in Hit-and-Run

Fauja Singh, famously known as the Turbaned Tornado, passed away at age 114 in a tragic hit-and-run near his hometown in Beas, Punjab. Singh, born in 1911, became a global icon after beginning marathon running in his late 80s, completing nine full marathons despite personal loss and advanced age. Though he lacked official documentation to claim a Guinness World Record, his achievements inspired millions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored him as a symbol of resilience and strength. Singh credited running with helping him heal from deep personal grief, once saying it gave him a new reason to live.