[Cherie]

Omg, he used to regularly run around Fairlop Waters in Redbridge and would always say hello, I had no idea he was so old I thought maybe he was late 60s or early 70s and I was always impressed at how fast he was running...

The runner Fauja Singh, believed to be the oldest person to complete a marathon, has died in a road accident in India aged 114.

The athlete, who lived in Ilford in east London, was hit by a car and suffered fatal injuries while trying to cross a road in his birth village of Beas Pind, near Jalandhar in Punjab, on Monday, according to reports in India.


His London-based running club and charity, Sikhs in the City, confirmed his death and said its upcoming events in Ilford would be a celebration of his life and achievements.



Singh’s coach, Harmander Singh, wrote on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our icon of humanity and powerhouse of positivity Fauja Singh has passed away in India. Aged 114 years old.


“He succumbed to injuries caused by a vehicle accident while crossing the road close to his home.”



https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknew...ae5137a7&ei=32

RIP Fauja