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Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Legendary marathoner Fauja Singh dies at 114 after being hit by unidentified vehicle
Fauja Singh, the iconic marathon runner, passed away at the age of 114 after being struck by an unidentified vehicle around 3:15 pm this afternoon while he was heading to his farm for a walk. Singh began his marathon journey at the remarkable age of 89. He rose to international fame in 2011 when he participated in the Toronto Marathon, earning widespread acclaim as the world's oldest marathon runner. In 2012, he again amazed the world by completing a 20-kilometre run in the London Marathon. His final professional race came in 2013, when he ran in the Hong Kong Marathon at the age of 101. Fauja Singh took up long-distance running after suffering a personal tragedy — the loss of his wife and son in an accident when he was 89. The heartbreak left him battling depression, but he turned to running as a means of healing. His incredible journey of resilience, discipline, and perseverance went on to inspire millions across the globe. However, his name was never officially entered in the Guinness World Records due to the absence of a birth certificate. Long before the world turned to protein bars and gym memberships, Fauja Singh (114) of Jalandhar's Beas village had already found his own timeless recipe for strength, stamina, and longevity. At 114, he remained active, alert, and remarkably fit—all thanks to a life built around discipline, simplicity, and nature. His day began before sunrise with a slow, mindful walk to his farmland—something he never skipped. And in the evening, he would go again. Twice a day, every day. 'He said the open air and soil kept his body alive,' recalls his son, Harvinder Singh, his son, who took him hospital immediately after the accident and was still at the hospital to complete the formalities. But it wasn't just the walking. Central to his daily routine was a pinni—not the usual festive sweet, but a homemade daal-based laddu, packed with dry fruits, herbs, and desi ghee. 'It had moong/ Maash and urad dal, almonds, gum (gond), turmeric, ajwain, and other traditional herbs. He believed this one laddoo a day kept weakness and illness at bay,' said Harvinder. Fauja Singh drank only fresh milk and homemade curd, and his meals were always vegetarian—rotis made from home-ground flour, seasonal vegetables, and no processed food. 'He never even touched market-made snacks or sweets,' Harvinder adds. He never relied on supplements or tonics. No medicines, no tonics—just simple, nutritious food and steady physical movement. Even at 114, he didn't need support to walk or move around the house. Locals often saw him as a walking lesson in natural living. 'In an age where people talk about superfoods, he quietly lived on real food, close to the earth. He was never sick. No BP, no sugar, no joint pain,' said a neighbour who often accompanied his son to hospital. But on Monday morning, Fauja Singh's routine was suddenly disrupted when an unidentified vehicle hit him while he was on his usual pre-evening walk to the farm. He sustained a serious head injury and rushed to a local hospital in critical condition . His family has urged police to trace the vehicle responsible. As villagers hope and pray for his recovery, they continue to speak of him as an example of how a life rooted in tradition, food wisdom, and physical movement can not only extend life—but fill it with energy and dignity. 'The first time I met Fauja Singh was in 2005 when I was writing, Sikhs Unlimited. He had just been a poster boy for Adidas. I had the privelege of writing his biography, Turbaned Tornado, which was released at House of Lords, London in 2011. Fauja Singh was a true inspiration, and a man with a very earthy sense of humour and wisdom. He donated all his endorsement money to charities. He was not only Punjab's icon, he was an inspiration for millions all across the globe,' said Khushwanti Singh, who has written his Biography . Nitin Sharma is an Assistant Editor with the sports team of The Indian Express. Based out of Chandigarh, Nitin works with the print sports desk while also breaking news stories for the online sports team. A Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award recipient for the year 2017 for his story 'Harmans of Moga', Nitin has also been a two-time recipient of the UNFPA-supported Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity for the years 2022 and 2023 respectively. Nitin mainly covers Olympics sports disciplines with his main interests in shooting, boxing, wrestling, athletics and much more. The last 17 years with The Indian Express has seen him unearthing stories across India from as far as Andaman and Nicobar to the North East. Nitin also covers cricket apart from women's cricket with a keen interest. Nitin has covered events like the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2016 T20 World Cup and the 2017 AIBA World Youth Boxing Championships. An alumnus of School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, from where he completed his Masters in Mass Communications degree, Nitin has been an avid quizzer too. A Guru Nanak Dev University Colour holder, Nitin's interest in quizzing began in the town of Talwara Township, a small town near the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border. When not reporting, Nitin's interests lie in discovering new treks in the mountains or spending time near the river Beas at his hometown. ... Read More
USA Today
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Schupak: I took the 'Rory McIlroy Tour' and played his childhood course. Here's what I learned
HOLYWOOD, Northern Ireland — I always wanted to get my picture with the famous Holywood sign. Not the one with two 'l's' high in the mountains in Los Angeles, an American landmark and cultural icon, but the one pronouncing this town of approximately 10,000 lying on the shores of Belfast Lough, between Belfast, Northern Island's capital, and Bangor. This one proudly proclaims upon entrance: 'Welcome to Holywood, historical gem of the Lough and home of Rory McIlroy.' Just a quarter-mile away, perched high in the Holywood Hills of County Down is Holywood Golf Club, a picturesque 18-hole parkland course where the Grand Slam champion cut his teeth. In April, after McIlroy won the Masters to become the sixth golfer ever to complete the career Grand Slam, the club launched the Rory McIlroy Tour to formalize a way for his golf fans from all over the globe who had been showing up unannounced for years to celebrate his journey to golfing greatness. The tour costs 22 pounds for adults and 17 per child (age 16 and under). It includes fresh Irish scones with jam and cream. The advertisement also offers a coffee or tea but I was given the choice of a Guinness and had the barkeep pour me one of those instead. There are photo opportunities with replicas of his trophies and memorabilia – no Green Jacket just yet! – and a chance to purchase 'the Home of Rory McIlroy' memorabilia in the pro shop. I had some time to kill before my 'tee time' so I drove through the town, past Sullivan Upper School, where he attended grammar school, and parked nearby the famed maypole at the crossroads in the town's center. Its origin is uncertain but according to folklore, it dates from 1700 when a Dutch ship is said to have run aground on the shore nearby. The crew erected the broken mast to show their appreciation of the assistance offered to them by the townsfolk. It was a good landmark to find the aptly named Maypole Bar, which the locals call Ned, and McIlroy biographer Tim Gay claims in his book 'Rory Land,' pours the finest Guinness in all the Emerald Isle. When I arrived for the tour, Paula Denvir, a member since 2010 and last year's ladies club captain, met me in the parking lot. The course overlooks Belfast Harbor, where McIlroy's grandfather worked the docks which would later launch the ill-fated Titanic. 'It was fine when it left here,' Denvir joked. She started the tour at the club's fitness center, which overlooks the 18th green, and an indoor training center equipped with Trackman and several simulator hitting bays that have become popular during the winter. McIlroy personally funded this wing of the clubhouse, which opened in 2019, and Denvir said it has created a new revenue stream of members who only want to use the world-class gym. From there, she led me on a private tour of the Holywood clubhouse, where McIlroy's father, Gerry, was the bar manager. At age seven, a full five years before junior memberships typically began, a young and precocious Rory believed he was ready for the course. 'He said, 'I won't hold anybody up. I'm one of the fastest players and I know all the rules of golf,' ' Denvir recounted in one of the many stories that she shared. The walls of the 'Rory Room' filled in the rest. There's a collage of photos of McIlroy through the years and the ones of him from a tender, young age are the best, including with the likes of Darren Clarke and Nick Faldo. There's a framed photo of McIlroy in jacket and tie holding the trophy as champion of the 2003 Ulster Boys Under 18. Next to it resides a photo of McIlroy's caddie, Harry Diamond, who won the same title in 2002. Scorecards of the course record are framed, too. Surprisingly, a McIlroy once owned the course record, but not Rory – his uncle, Colm, held that honor. The trophy cabinet is chock full of McIlroy baubles, including all the big ones. McIlroy has donated clubs and bags he's used to win Ryder Cups and majors. Denvir unlocked the cases and took out the replica trophies. 'Lift away,' she said. Then she led me through the bar where more than 100 members gathered to watch the final round of the Masters in April. 'It was unbearable at times,' Devnir said. 'You should have heard all the expletives. We all just sat in there going, 'Seriously, this is what you're putting us through.'' But Devnir kept the faith and the celebration that ensued was worth all the heartache. Her husband, the current club president, did 12 hours of media the next day. They stamped McIlroy's signature on a scorecard for me and I bought a ballmark and a club logo hoodie from the well-stocked pro shop with merchandise that reflected that this was the home of the Grand Slam champ. Devnir said that when the Irish Open was played at Royal Portrush, McIlroy had stayed in Holywood and used the gym before making the 60-mile drive north, and predicted he might do the same this week. After the Rory Tour, I took on the 6,015-yard hillside course. The terraced fairways slope towards Belfast and rarely provide a flat lie. I can see how his trademark draw was shaped at holes such as the first, where everything kicks right and the dogleg fifth. It's a quirky course with some killer views from up high by the 10th green. McIlroy noted in his Tuesday press conference that it had probably been 15 years since he last played the course. But should he stop by this week to use the gym or enjoy a pint at the bar where his father once poured the drinks, his primo parking spot will be waiting for him.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brit left stunned after ordering a pint of Guinness abroad
A British YouTuber has slammed the quality of Guinness in the UK as 'depressing' compared to its 'creamy' Irish counterpart during a recent trip to Dublin. Danny, the face behind the Honest Places YouTube channel, has been busy touring Ireland's boozy hotspots, knocking back pints and rating pubs along the way. In a video posted to his channel in March, the content creator was left reeling at what he calls the 'ridiculous' difference in Guinness quality between the UK and its homeland. Documenting each sip he savoured of the black stuff during his pub crawl experience, Danny remarked: 'You can never get the taste like you get over here. It's more creamy.' After further reflection, he added: 'The only annoying thing about Ireland is, which is sad and depressing, is when you get home and you want a Guinness, it is just nothing comparable. 'I feel like I need to stop drinking Guinness when I get home because it is like a completely different pint.' He noted that it felt similar to switching from a Stella Artois to a Peroni - a huge downgrade in his opinion. The content creator added: 'It is ridiculous. That is literally just Guinness to Guinness in the UK to Ireland. And that is annoying... so when you get back you can never get that. But it is what it is - it's only 30 quid a flight if you want to come back.' During his trip, Danny visited some of the capital's most celebrated pubs, including the legendary John Kavanagh The Gravediggers, which he hailed as serving the 'best pint of Guinness in the world.' But not all of Dublin's famed pubs lived up to expectations, with Danny admitting he was left unimpressed by the price of a pint at the iconic Temple Bar. Observing the total cost of two pints, at €20.90, while ordering, he said: 'It is a really good pub, I can't knock the pub, just the prices. That's ridiculous. That's what, £8.80 a pint?' He also commented on the hustle and bustle inside the tourist hotspot, adding: 'First time I've had a bit of a dirty glass because you know they are rushing it out here.' Despite the complaint over costs, Danny concluded his pub crawl on a more positive note after visiting The Guinness Storehouse, the brand's famous visitor centre and brewery experience. He crowned their pint the best of the trip, a 'ten out of ten,' but flagged one major drawback. Danny said: 'If you want to come here, because you should come here if you like Guinness, but the best Guinness you can get is at the Storehouse. But you have to pay €40, you can't just go there for a pint unfortunately.' The content creator also enjoyed standout pints at The Confession Box and Mulligan's, showcasing both the highs and the lows of Guinness tourism in Dublin. Meanwhile, Guinness fans in the UK can finally toast to the opening of a new attraction in London later this year. A brand-new Guinness microbrewery is set to open its doors in Covent Garden before Christmas. The £73 million venue spans 50,000sq ft across five buildings, and will feature various food and drink outlets, a glass rooftop with panoramic views, events spaces and a merchandise shop. The brewery will serve up 14 different limited-edition brews, including no and low alcohol options, offering a unique tasting experience for fans of the black stuff.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Man makes impressive catch during beer garden tumble
Lifelong mates have gone viral after saving a pot of precious Guinness when the table they were sitting at tipped backwards.
The Age
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Man makes impressive catch during beer garden tumble
Lifelong mates have gone viral after saving a pot of precious Guinness when the table they were sitting at tipped backwards.
