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Guru Nanak Dev University honored marathon runner Fauja Singh with a memorial event. The university will annually commemorate his legacy and create a documentary with his family's support. Singh, known as the 'Turbaned Tornado,' exemplified resilience and inspired generations through his disciplined life.
Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, has died at 114 after being hit by a vehicle near his home in Jalandhar district. His last rites are being held in his native village. He began running at 89 to cope with grief, completing 18 marathons before retiring in 2013.
Fauja Singh, the 114-year-old marathon runner, will be cremated Sunday at 12 pm in his birthplace, Beas village, as per his wishes. His family is grieving, and the accused's family offered condolences. Singh was hit by a car while walking in the village.
Fauja Singh, the centenarian marathoner, defied age and loss through running. Starting at 89, he completed nine marathons, becoming a symbol of resilience and hope. His faith, discipline, and refusal to compromise his identity, coupled with a simple lifestyle, fueled his success and inspired millions worldwide.
