Fauja Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Fauja Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionMarathon Runner
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth1/04/1911
Age113 years
BirthplaceBeas Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab, British India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameFauja Singh
NicknameTurbaned Tornado, Running Baba, Sikh Superman

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 8”
Weight53 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Personal Life

HometownBeas Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab, British India
ReligionSikhism
HobbiesRunning & Exercising

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseGian Kaur
Marriage Date1962
Children
Sons
  • Harwinder Singh
  • Kuldip Singh (Died in 1994)
  • Sukhjinder Singh
Daughters
  • 3 (Name Not Known)

Family

FatherName Not Known
MotherBhago Kaur
Siblings4 (Name Not Known)
SpouseGian Kaur
ChildrenSons: Harwinder Singh, Kuldip Singh, Sukhjinder Singh; Daughters: 3 (Name Not Known)

Career

Track and Field DebutLondon Marathon (Year 2000)
Coach/MentorHarmander Singh
Famous Quotes
  • The Secret to a long and healthy life is to be stress-free. Be grateful for everything you have, stay away from people who are negative stay smiling and keep running
  • It's not easy to run a marathon, I know it will be painful but when I start it, I know I'm going to finish it
  • There are two noble things in life: one to do charity and other to look after your body
  • I am inspired by honest people who don't cheat others. To me, the famous are those who are kind to fellow human beings and dedicate their life to charity
  • Anything worth doing is going to be difficult
  • Why worry about these small, small things? I don't stress. You never hear of anyone dying of happiness

Some Lesser Known Facts

The world's oldest man to run a marathon was a late walker due to skinny legs until age 5.
He began manual work at 15 and maintained a disciplined lifestyle for fitness.
Facing loss and depression, he turned to running and set age group records in marathons.
He appeared in an Adidas campaign alongside David Beckham and Muhammad Ali.
He was honored with the 'Ellis Island Medal of Honor' and the title 'Pride of India.'
He carried the Summer Olympic Torch in London in 2012.
After completing a 10 km race in Hong Kong, he retired in 2012.
His biography, 'Turbaned Tornado', was written by Khushwant Singh.