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Fauja Singh
April 1, 1911 – July 14, 2025
British-Indian centenarian marathon runner
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Fauja Singh was a British Indian marathon runner. At the time of his birth in Punjab province in British India, birth certificates were not typically issued, so his age could not be verified by third parties. Later in life, he became a marathon runner, participating in marathons all over the world.
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- Birthday · April 1
- Anniversary · July 14
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