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11/5/11

100 Year Old Marathon Runner ?!

A few weeks ago 100 year old Fauja Singh finished the waterfront marathon in Toronto in 8 hours and 11 minutes, possibly becoming the oldest person ever to finish a race of that distance.

However, as no birth certificate exists there is some doubt to Singh’s real age.
Supposedly born in India in April, 1911, Singh didn’t take up running until the age of 89 and competes in various events.
Guinness World Records is holding out until more proof of his age can be found, but regardless, the man nicknamed the “Turbaned Tornado” should be commended for completing a race most 40 year olds couldn’t finish!
Offbeat Earth

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