World's oldest marathoner Fauja Singh, 101, runs a race in Canada (but it's only a 5k this time)

Believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner after running the Toronto marathon last year, 101-year-old Fauja Singh was competing in Canada again – but this time he didn't even break a sweat.
Thousands turned out to watch Londoner Mr Singh as he ran Surrey 5km race in British Columbia in just 35 minutes.
Mr Singh, who was born in India in 1911, ‘barely broke a sweat’ according to his family, as the centenarian is used to running far longer distances.

Waving to the masses: Fauja Singh, believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, ran again in Canada this weekend

Four generations of the Singh family were competing alongside one another in Canada over the weekend, and Mr Singh said he was ‘proud’ to be part of the race.
The Ilford, east London, resident carried the Olympic torch prior to this summer’s Games, and has been part of an Adidas campaign alongside David Beckham and Muhammad Ali during his illustrious running career.

 

Surprisingly, he only picked up the sport when in his eighties, and has jogged 10 miles a day since.
Mr Singh’s title of ‘world’s oldest marathon runner’ remains unofficial only on a technicality, as he does not have a birth certificate.
After the race, fans of Mr Singh jostled for his autograph, and one banner simply read: ‘Fauja Rocks!’

Family tradition: Mr Singh (centre) was running in the Surrey 5km race in British Columbia with four generations of his family

Limbering up: The 101-year-old stretched his muscles before he hit the track

Always smiling: Grinning for much of the race, Mr Singh ran the five kilometres in just 35 minutes

Mr Singh’s publicist told CTV News that his goal was to inspire people of all ages to get involved in running or physical activity.
Mr Singh, who has run eight marathons, holds the record for the men’s over-90 category after running the Toronto marathon in five hours and 40 minutes in 2003.
He also holds UK records for the 200 metres, 400m, 800m, one mile and 3000m for his age group.
In Canada though, Mr Singh was not out to smash a personal best or break a record. He just wanted to enjoy a comparably short race with his family.

Fan base: Thousands turned out to cheer on Mr Singh (left), who lives in London

Champion: The Indian-born runner holds a number of records for his remarkable running feats

The marathon man, whose autobiography is titled The Turban Tornado, announced his retirement from longer distance running in April – just before competing in the London marathon.
His trainer Harmander Singh told the BBC before the race: ‘I believe it's probably best that this is the last. I don't think he has anything else to prove.’
Mr Singh says the the secret to staying in shape and being able to conquer his gruelling fitness regime at his age is simple. He eats copious amounts of ginger curry and drinks a lot of tea.

Keep on running: Mr Singh ran in the 2012 London Marathon, but has set his sights on running shorter distance races of 10km and 5km