The cremation of Fauja Singh, the legendary marathon runner who passed away at the age of 114, will take place on Sunday at 12 pm in Beas village, his birthplace. According to his family, Singh had expressed a wish for his final rites to be conducted in his native village.

Fauja Singh began running marathons at the age of 89, making his international debut in the 2000 London Marathon

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, regarded as the oldest person and the first centenarian to complete a full marathon, has died at the age of 114 after he was struck by a vehicle near his village in Punjab, India, media reports said.

Fauja Singh, the man believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, died Monday in Punjab, India, after being hit by a car. He was 114.

Fauja Singh, the 114-year-old legendary marathoner known as the 'Turbaned Tornado,' has tragically passed away after being struck by a speeding vehicle while walking outside his home in Beas village.