114-Year-Old Fauja Singh, Legendary Marathon Runner, Dies In Road Accident On Punjab Highway

Last Updated:July 14, 2025, 23:58 IST

Fauja Singh was an iconic runner who earned the title of the world's oldest marathoner. He was hit by a vehicle on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway on Monday.

Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, died at the age of 114. (Image: X)

Fauja Singh, the iconic Marathon runner from Punjab’s Jalandhar, died at the age of 114, after he was hit by an unidentified vehicle while he was out for a walk on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway on Monday afternoon.

His demise was confirmed by author Khushwant Singh, who spoke to Fauja Singh’s family members. Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, said he was “deeply saddened" by the passing away of Fauja Singh.

Aveek Banerjee

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More

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