The oldest marathon runner in the world and prominently known as the “turbanated tornado”, Fauja Singh died on Monday in a road accident in the Jalandhar district in Pandjab. PM Modi took X to share his condolences and call him an “exceptional athlete” who inspired Indian youth.
Since his graduation, sincere honors have been poured and many have called him “inspiration”.
PM Modi said, “Fauuja Singh was extraordinary because of his unique personality and the way he inspired Indian youth on a very important theme of fitness. He was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination. His pain died. My thoughts are with family and countless admirers around the world.” ”
“We got the information that Fauja Singh died. We came to the hospital … We registered the case under the relevant sections … The accident occurred on the main road near Beas City.
Who was Fauja Singh?
The biography of Fauuja Singha states that he was born on April 1, 1911. He was unable to walk until he was five years old. Although Singh began as an occasional runner, the India section disrupted his life, as was the case for millions in the region. It is called “Sikh Superman”.
After the loss of more family members, as a result of accidents and other accidents, Singh continued to run to help handle his grief and depression. During the 90s. The marathon moved to England to stay with one of his sons. At the age of 89, in 2000, debuted at London Marathon.
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Singh’s Comeback was extraordinary as well as a competitive run, joining international marathons in Toronto, New York and others in his age group. Since then it has achieved six times.
In 2012, Singh appeared as a special guest at the 2nd Chardical Run in Malaysia. This event was thematically “101 and runs” as a tribute to his remarkable age and success. During the ceremony, he was awarded the Brandlaureate Award on stage.
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After participating in the Hong Kong Marathon 24 February 2013, just five weeks before his 102nd birthday, Singh announced his retirement from a competitive run. He finished a 10 -kilometer race in 1 hour, 32 minutes and 28 seconds. Although he returned from the competition, he shared his intention to constantly run about pleasure, well -being and charity causes.
Fauja Singh World Records
100 m 23.40 seconds (previous 29.83) 200 m 52.23 seconds (previous 77.59 seconds) 400m 2: 13.48 (previous 3: 41.00) 800m 5: 32.18 (no prior record) 1 500 m 11: 27.00 (previous 16: 46.00) 11: 53.45) 3 000 m 24: 52.47) 49: 57.39 previous record)
Prices Fauja Singh
On 13 November 2003, Ellis Island received an honorary medal from the National Ethnic Coalition as a recognition of its representation of racial harmony. He was the first individual outside the United States to have this distinction. In 2011, Singh was also honored with the title “Pride of India”.
Fauuja Singh’s engaged vegetarianism holds a record as the oldest person who has ever appeared in the advertising of PETA. It was also listed in the advertising for the main athletic brand, along with David Beckham and Muhammad Alim.
Successes Fauja Singh
The 2000 Marathon was 6 hours and 54 minutes in the London Marathon, which remained the same in the 2001 London Marathon. In 2002, the London Marathon was completed in 6 hours and 45 minutes, showing a slight improvement. The 2003 London Marathon was further improved with 6 hours and 2 minutes. In the same year, the 2003 Toronto Marathon described the best time with 5 hours and 40 minutes.
However, the 2003 New York marathon had a significantly longer period of 7 hours and 35 minutes. In 2004, the London Marathon was completed in 6 hours and 7 minutes. That year also included two half marathons: Glasgow City Half Marathon, completed in 2 hours and 33 minutes, and Toronto Half Marathon, finished in 2 hours, 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
After a long break from the marathons, the Marathon in Toronto 2011 was completed in 8 hours and 11 minutes. In 2012, the London Marathon was 7 hours, 49 minutes and 21 seconds. In the same year, the 10 km race in the Hong Kong marathon was completed in 1 hour and 34 minutes. In 2013, the 10 km Hong Kong marathon was completed in 1 hour, 32 minutes and 28 seconds.
The Internet is responding
One of the users noted: “It was an absolute inspiration! Whenever my son and I complain about tired during running or sports, we get to the accusation when we hear the names of SR Fauja Singh and Milkha Singh. Whether your heritage lives forever. It is sad to hear that he died after being hit by a car.
“As impressive as Fauja Singh was the hard truth that he was probably * much younger than he claimed,” the user responded.
Governor of Punjab remembers “Honor walking along with him”
“Deeply saddened by Sardar Fauja Singho Ji, the legendary marathon runner and a permanent symbol of resistance and hope. Even at the age of 114 he continued his inspiration with his strength and commitment. He fulfilled the movement with unrivaled energy and spirit,” said Gulab Chand Chand Kataria.
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