World's Oldest Marathoner Fauja Singh Dies at 114 in Hit-and-Run

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World's Oldest Marathoner Fauja Singh Dies at 114 in Hit-and-Run
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Fauja Singh, renowned as the world's oldest marathon runner at 114, died after being hit by a car in India. He gained fame for his remarkable running career starting at age 89, inspiring many with his perseverance and dedication to fitness. Singh's life was marked by personal tragedy and resilience, and he was celebrated globally, including by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His death marks the end of an extraordinary life dedicated to sport and inspiration.

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