Fauja Singh was the first year - old to ever run a marathon . so I thought I could do the other six quite easily , '' he said . Now 102 , he has quit competitive ##ly but still runs every day . He took up athletics after overcoming the loss of his wife and daughter . Born in Delhi , he has made Delhi his home since the 1990s .
Fauja Singh was the first year - old to ever run a marathon . Now 102 , he has quit competitive ##ly but still runs every day . He took up athletics after overcoming the loss of his wife and daughter . Born in Delhi , he has made Delhi his home since the 1990s .