Completed his first marathon at the age of 90
After the death of his wife, Gian Kaur, in 1992, Fauja Singh moved to England and settled in East London with his son, Kuldeep. In 1994, to overcome the grief of his son’s death, he started running and became the oldest marathon runner. Fauja Singh completed his first marathon at the age of 90. In 2004, at the age of 93, he completed the London Marathon. In 2011, at the age of 100, he completed the Toronto Marathon and set a record in the 100-plus category.
Symbol of perseverance: Kataria
Punjab Governor, Gulab Chand Kataria, expressed his grief over his death. He wrote on X, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of the great marathon runner and symbol of perseverance, Sardar Fauja Singh Ji. At the age of 114, he joined me with unique enthusiasm in the ‘Nasha Mukt – Rangla Punjab’ march. His legacy will remain an inspiration for a drug-free Punjab.”