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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Robert White

World’s oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in road accident aged 114

Fauja Singh has died - ((Fiona Hanson/PA))

A man widely believed to be the oldest runner to ever complete a marathon has died in a road accident aged 114.

British marathon runner Fauja Singh died in Punjab, India, after being hit by a car while trying to cross a road.

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