The runner Fauja Singh, believed to be the oldest person to complete a marathon, has died in a road accident in India aged 114. Singh’s coach, Harmander Singh, wrote on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our icon of humanity and powerhouse of positivity Fauja Singh has passed away in India. Singh ran numerous marathons, completing the 2003 Toronto Waterfront Marathon in five hours and 40 minutes, his personal best. The MP Preet Kaur Gill said on X: “Saddened to hear about the passing of Fauja Singh. Rest in power, legend.”Her fellow Labour MP Jas Athwal, who represents Ilford South, said on X: “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sardar Fauja Singh Ji.