World's Oldest Marathon Runner Dies

Wednesday, 16 July, 202579 words1 minutes
Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, died at 114. He was hit by a car while walking in India.
Singh started running marathons when he was 89 years old. He ran nine marathons in total. He was called the "Turbaned Tornado" because he wore a turban when he ran.
Singh moved from India to London after his wife and son died. Running helped him feel better. He said, "Running showed me kindness and made me forget my sadness."
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  1. 1. How old was Fauja Singh when he started running marathons?