Fauja Singh

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. Where was Fauja Singh born?Punjab province, British India
2. What is the nickname?The 'Turbaned Tornado'
3. Who is Fauja Singh?Fauja Singh is a marathon runner from Britain and India who ran long races even when he was very old.
4. How old was Fauja Singh when he ran the Toronto Marathon?He was said to be 92 years old when he finished the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 2003.

Marathon: A grueling long-distance running race, officially 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers), requiring exceptional cardiovascular fitness and mental fortitude.
Ratification: The formal approval or confirmation of a record or decision by an official body, often requiring strict verification.
Physiological: Relating to the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions.
Psychological: Relating to or affecting the mind or mental state.