Fauja Singh (1911-2025) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Marathon Runner
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	01/04/1911
Age	114 years (died on 14, Jul, 2025)
Birthplace	Beas Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab, British India
Date of Death	14/07/2025

Latest News about Fauja Singh

14/07/2025

Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner known as the Turbaned Tornado, died at age 114 after being struck by a speeding vehicle while crossing the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway near his village in Punjab. The accident occurred around 3:30 PM, and despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by family including son Harwinder Singh, he succumbed to his injuries around 8:00 PM. Singh had continued walking daily for fitness even at 114, inspiring millions with his resilience after starting competitive running at 89 to cope with personal grief.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name	Fauja Singh
Nickname	Turbaned Tornado, Running Baba, Sikh Superman

Physical Stats & More

Height	5’ 8”
Weight	53 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Personal Life

Hometown	Beas Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab, British India
Religion	Sikhism
Hobbies	Running & Exercising

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Married

Wife/Spouse

Gian Kaur

Marriage Date

1962

Children

Sons	Harwinder Singh Kuldip Singh (Died in 1994) Sukhjinder Singh
Daughters	3 (Name Not Known)

Family

Father	Name Not Known
Mother	Bhago Kaur
Siblings	4 (Name Not Known)
Spouse	Gian Kaur
Children	Sons: Harwinder Singh, Kuldip Singh, Sukhjinder Singh; Daughters: 3 (Name Not Known)

Career

Track and Field Debut	London Marathon (Year 2000)
Coach/Mentor	Harmander Singh
Famous Quotes	The Secret to a long and healthy life is to be stress-free. Be grateful for everything you have, stay away from people who are negative stay smiling and keep running It's not easy to run a marathon, I know it will be painful but when I start it, I know I'm going to finish it There are two noble things in life: one to do charity and other to look after your body I am inspired by honest people who don't cheat others. To me, the famous are those who are kind to fellow human beings and dedicate their life to charity Anything worth doing is going to be difficult Why worry about these small, small things? I don't stress. You never hear of anyone dying of happiness

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. The world's oldest man to run a marathon was a late walker due to skinny legs until age 5.
2. He began manual work at 15 and maintained a disciplined lifestyle for fitness.
3. Facing loss and depression, he turned to running and set age group records in marathons.
4. He appeared in an Adidas campaign alongside David Beckham and Muhammad Ali.
5. He was honored with the 'Ellis Island Medal of Honor' and the title 'Pride of India.'
6. He carried the Summer Olympic Torch in London in 2012.
7. After completing a 10 km race in Hong Kong, he retired in 2012.
8. His biography, 'Turbaned Tornado', was written by Khushwant Singh.
9. At age 100, he set eight world age-group records in a single day at the Ontario Masters Association Fauja Singh Invitational Meet in Toronto on 13 October 2011, including 100m in 23.14 seconds, 200m in 52.23 seconds, and 400m in 2:13.48.
10. Three days later, on 16 October 2011, he became the first 100-year-old to complete a marathon at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 8 hours, 11 minutes, and 6 seconds.

Fauja Singh Marathon Runner British Beas Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab, British India