Fauja Singh, age 101, a British runner, retired from racing after running the 10K in Hong Kong last Sunday. He will continue to run for fun. His first marathon was run in the year 2000 at the age of 89. He went on to run 8 more. His is an amazing story. He credits his physical fitness and longevity to abstaining from alcohol and smoking, and to following a simple vegetarian diet.
Photo from ESPN
You can read more of his inspiring story at CBSnews.com.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57571057/fauja-singh-101-finally-retires-from-marathon-running/
Also, there is a biography available called "The Turbaned Tornado."
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