Competing in London in 2011, he claimed to be 100, though his exact age remained a mystery. “I run while talking to God,” he said in explaining his endurance.

Famous marathon runner Fauja Singh, who is believed to be the oldest person to ever complete a marathon, has died. He was 114 years old. Despite his age, Singh did not die from natural causes. According to multiple reports, including one from the Associated Press, Fauja Singh died after being hit by a car.