World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies
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The nation of India and the world of marathon running was hit by tragedy this week as world famous marathon runner Fauja Singh was killed in a hit-and-run. But an arrest has now been made. According to journalist Gagandeep Singh,
Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended for a positive doping test. Track and field’s Athletics Integrity Unit announced the case. Chepngetich tested positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent in March.
Fauja Singh, regarded as the oldest person and the first centenarian to complete a full marathon, has died at the age of 114 after he was struck by a vehicle near his village in Punjab, India, media reports said.
Fauja Singh was a torchbearer at the 2012 London Olympics and set eight age-group world records in one day. He was honored by the queen of England.
Aspen’s race season is set to kick off in earnest this weekend with two of the most prominent running events of the summer.
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Zoom TV on MSNFauja Singh Passes Away at 114: Did You Know Silaa Director Omung Kumar Has Announced a Biopic About the Legendary Marathon Runner?Fauja Singh, the celebrated marathon runner, passed away at the age of 114 following a road accident in Beas, Punjab, on July 14. Tributes flooded in from fans and celebrities alike, including filmmaker Omung Kumar,