100-year-old who beat the clock: The incredible story of Fauja Singh

At 100 years old, Fauja Singh didn’t just walk—he ran a full marathon in Toronto. No one before him had done it. No one since has matched it.

In one day, at age 100, he ran eight track events—from the 100m dash to the 5000m. Records were shattered. History books rewritten.

Fauja stood beside Beckham and Ali in Adidas’ “Impossible is Nothing” campaign—not for fame, but because he lived it.

He started running at 89, grieving the loss of his wife and son. The track became therapy. His steps became a global message of healing.

In 2012, at age 101, he carried the Olympic torch through London. A symbol not of youth, but timeless resilience.

He couldn’t walk till age five. He became the “Turbaned Tornado.” Sikh pride and human spirit, wrapped in a yellow jersey and a marathon bib.

Featured by PETA at age 100, Fauja promoted plant-based fitness decades before it was cool. His fuel? Roti, lentils, and sheer will.

In July 2025, Fauja Singh passed away at 114. But his story keeps running—through every aging athlete and every late bloomer chasing greatness.

Honored in the U.S., U.K., and India, Fauja’s legacy transcends flags. He didn’t just run races—he ran movements on aging, health, and humanity.