World’s oldest marathon runner dies in a hit-and-run at 114
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The world’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, died in a hit-and-run at 114 years old while walking on a road near his hometown in northwestern India, according to the Indian police. Police say they are still searching for the driver.
Breakdown
- Fauja Singh, aged 114, died after being struck in a hit-and-run near his hometown.
- Singh, known as the 'Turbaned Tornado,' began running marathons at age 89. 19s
- He became the first centenarian to complete a marathon in 2011. 25s
- Singh was not recognized by Guinness World Records due to lack of a birth certificate. 33s
- Police are still searching for the driver responsible for the hit-and-run. 41s