It’s the first children’s book in the UK to be published by a major publisher that centres on a Sikh story.įauja’s story is an inspiring one of perseverance that challenges assumptions about racism, ageism, and disability. Now, his incredible life will be remembered forever thanks to a new children’s book published this week.Īuthor Simran Jeet Singh tells his ‘true story’ in Fauja Singh Keeps Running, published by Penguin Random House. He ran his first marathon when he turned 90 and continued to run them until he reached 100. The oldest marathon runner in the world and Ilford based long-distance sportsman didn’t take up running until he reached the grand age of 89. When it comes to role models in sport, no one is more admirable than Fauja Singh.
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