A marathon career begun at 89!
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Fauja Singh began running in marathon events when he was 89 years of age. He started it for the cause of saving premature babies. He ran in 9 marathon events each of 48.84 km (26 miles). He retired on 24 February 2013. He was born on April 1, 1911.