Person in history
Fauja Singh
Fauja Singh, British-Indian centenarian marathon runner
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2025 · July 14
Their story
Who they were
Fauja Singh was a British Indian marathon runner. At the time of his birth in Punjab province in British India, birth certificates were not typically issued, so his age could not be verified by third parties. Later in life, he became a marathon runner, participating in marathons all over the world.
Why this date
Fauja Singh appears on our July 14 calendar for 2025 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Fauja Singh
When did Fauja Singh die?
July 14 2025.
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