World’s oldest marathon runner, 114, killed by car while crossing road in India

Fauja Singh, known as the ‘Turbaned Tornado’ and believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, died at 114 after being struck by a car in his birth village in India. His running club, Sikhs In The City, plans to honor his legacy through events leading to the Fauja Singh Birthday Challenge and aims to establish a clubhouse in his name.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Fauja Singh, known as the “Turbaned Tornado” and believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has sadly passed away at the age of 114 after being hit by a car while crossing the road in his village in India.

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