Driver held for hit-and-run death of world's 'oldest' marathon runner

July 16, 2025 at 09:20 AM EDT

Driver held for hit-and-run death of world's 'oldest' marathon runner

Dearing, United States, July 16, 2025 -- Police in India have arrested a man in connection with the death of Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, in a hit-and-run case.

According to the police, the accused, Amritpal Singh Dhillon was driving a speeding SUV when he struck the 114-year-old British-Indian runner. Singh sustained critical injuries and died shortly after being taken to hospital.

The incident took place in the northern state of Punjab on Monday, where Singh was out on his afternoon walk.

Singh, a global icon, set records by running marathons across multiple age categories, including when he was over 100. He began running at 89 and ran nine full marathons between 2000 and 2013, when he retired.

Police in India have arrested a man in connection with the death of Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, in a hit-and-run case.

The incident took place in the northern state of Punjab on Monday, where Singh was out on his afternoon walk.

Police in India have arrested a man in connection with the death of Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, in a hit-and-run case.

The incident took place in the northern state of Punjab on Monday, where Singh was out on his afternoon walk.

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