Overview

• On Wednesday, Indian police arrested an SUV driver suspected of fleeing the scene after striking Singh while he crossed a road.
• Singh began running marathons at age 89 and completed nine events, including his final competitive run at age 101 in Hong Kong in 2013.
• Known as the “Turban-Tornado,” he carried the Olympic torch in Athens 2004 and London 2012, becoming an emblem of late-life fitness.
• His family asserts he was born on April 1, 1911, but lack of a birth certificate blocked Guinness World Records from verifying his age.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and running clubs worldwide have paid tribute to Singh’s determination and enduring influence on fitness culture.