Fauja Singh, known as the Turbaned Torpedo and believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died at 114 after being hit by a car in India.

Fauja Singh, believed to be he first centenarian to complete a full marathon, has died aged 114 after being hit by a car, media say. He began competitive running at 89 as a way to beat grief-induced depression.

Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the “Turbaned Torpedo” and who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114. Local media in India reported that Mr.