'World's oldest marathon runner' Fauja Singh dies at 114 in road accident, son recalls 'he was fit'
Fauja Singh's son, Harbrinder Singh, spoke exclusively to SBS Punjabi, sharing details of his father's final moments, the circumstances of the accident, and funeral arrangements.
'He was totally fit and went for a walk every day,' his son Harbrinder Singh told SBS Punjabi. 'On Monday, he went out for his usual walk when an unidentified vehicle hit him. He was taken to the hospital and received treatment for three hours, but he eventually succumbed to his injuries.'
Known globally as the 'Turbaned Tornado', Fauja Singh inspired millions by taking up long-distance running in his 80s and completing marathons well past the age of 100.
He made global headlines after becoming the face of Adidas, replacing former footballer David Beckham in a major campaign - a move that symbolised his rising status as a symbol of identity, and resilience.
Poster boy Fauja Singh, replacing David Beckham as the face of Adidas Credit: H Singh An icon of healthy ageing, Fauja Singh remains a respected figure in the Sikh community and worldwide. "His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched on and off the track," said his son. Tune in to hear this interview in Punjabi 🔊 Find all our podcasts and stories that matter here at SBS Punjabi Podcast Collection. 💻 For news, information and interviews in Punjabi from across Australia and the homeland, you can tune in to SBS Punjabi live from Monday to Friday at 4pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website . 📲 Also, follow us on Facebook and Instagram .
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