The world’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, who was still competing after turning 100 more than a decade ago, died in a hit-and-run on Monday, according to India police. He was 114. Born in rural India in 1911 before later moving to London,

LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.

Famous marathon runner Fauja Singh, who is believed to be the oldest person to ever complete a marathon, has died. He was 114 years old. Despite his age, Singh did not die from natural causes. According to multiple reports, including one from the Associated Press, Fauja Singh died after being hit by a car.