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Fauja Singh, known as the Turbaned Torpedo and believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died at 114 after being hit by a car in India.

Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car.

The son of late marathoner Fauja Singh criticizes the local driver involved in his father's fatal hit-and-run, emphasizing the lack of humanity shown in the aftermath.

The world’s oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, who was still competing after turning 100 more than a decade ago, died in a hit-and-run on Monday, according to India police. He was 114.

Fauja Singh was a torchbearer at the 2012 London Olympics and set eight age-group world records in one day. He was honored by the queen of England.

Fauja Singh, who is believed to be the oldest man to complete a marathon, died Monday at 114 after being hit by a car in India.

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