Biography of Fauja Singh (1911-2025)

Biography

Birthplace

Jalandhar, Punjab

Place of Death

Jalandhar, Punjab

Nationality

British Raj

Cause of Death

traffic collision

Occupation(3)

marathon runner long-distance runner athletics competitor

Awards(2)

British Empire Medal Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Fauja Singh (* 1. April 1911 in Jalandhar; † 14. July 2025 in Jalandhar) was a british-Indian centenarian marathon runner. He was 114 years old. His awards include British Empire Medal and Ellis Island Medal of Honor. His cause of death was traffic collision.

Life Events

2 Events

1911

Born in Jalandhar, Punjab

2025

Biography of Fauja Singh

Biography

Life Events

Born in Jalandhar, Punjab

Died in Jalandhar, Punjab (traffic collision)

Biography of Fauja Singh

Biography

Life Events

Born in Jalandhar, Punjab

Died in Jalandhar, Punjab (traffic collision)