Have you ever thought about how you will look like when you are 100? the bones weak, flesh shrinked, and not many of us will even be lucky to live up to 100 years.
But 101-year-old Fauja Singh is one man who isn't shaken by age. At 101 he competes in long distance races, and YES!!! he does run. Amazing isnt it?
He is believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner after running the Toronto marathon last year, 101-year-old Fauja Singh was competing in Canada again – but this time he didn't even break a sweat.
Thousands turned out to watch Londoner Mr Singh as he ran Surrey 5km race in British Columbia in just 35 minutes.
Mr Singh, who was born in India in 1911, ‘barely broke a sweat’ according to his family, as the centenarian is used to running far longer distances.
Waving to the masses: Fauja Singh, believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, ran again in Canada this weekend
The Ilford, east London, resident carried the Olympic torch prior to this summer’s Games, and has been part of an Adidas campaign alongside David Beckham and Muhammad Ali during his illustrious running career. Surprisingly, he only picked up the sport when in his eighties, and has jogged 10 miles a day since.
Mr Singh’s title of ‘world’s oldest marathon runner’ remains unofficial only on a technicality, as he does not have a birth certificate.
After the race, fans of Mr Singh jostled for his autograph, and one banner simply read: ‘Fauja Rocks!’
Family tradition: Mr Singh (centre) was running in the Surrey 5km race in British Columbia with four generations of his family
Limbering up: The 101-year-old stretched his muscles before he hit the track
Mr Singh’s publicist told CTV News that his goal was to inspire people of all ages to get involved in running or physical activity. |
| Always smiling |
Mr Singh, who has run eight marathons, holds the record for the men’s over-90 category after running the Toronto marathon in five hours and 40 minutes in 2003.
He also holds UK records for the 200 metres, 400m, 800m, one mile and 3000m for his age group.
In Canada though, Mr Singh was not out to smash a personal best or break a record. He just wanted to enjoy a comparably short race with his family.
Fan base: Thousands turned out to cheer on Mr Singh (left), who lives in London
His trainer Harmander Singh told the BBC before the race: ‘I believe it's probably best that this is the last. I don't think he has anything else to prove.’
Mr Singh says the the secret to staying in shape and being able to conquer his gruelling fitness regime at his age is simple. He eats copious amounts of ginger curry and drinks a lot of tea.
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Wow, please what is his major food? Papa wishing you long life.
ReplyDeleteAmazing isn't it? Congratulations to Mr. Singh and more long life and prosperity as long he is still loving it...
ReplyDeleteWaoow.. good to know that 101yrs old man can be as strong as him.. more yrs sir.
ReplyDeleteMr.Singh is a truthful man and God use him to prove to the world that nothing is impossible when you believe.
ReplyDeleteMr. Singh please tell us the kind of food and fruits you eat because I will love to live long.More life for you Mr.Singh.
101 or not, the man deserved hands of applause
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