Fauja Singh's swansong

Feb 24, 2013 11:47 IST

Marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, center, originally from Beas Pind, in Jalandhar, now living in London, runs in a 10-kilometer race, part of the annual Hong Kong Marathon, in Hong Kong. Singh retired from public racing after competing in the marathon. AP photo

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Marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, center, originally from Beas Pind, in Jalandhar, now living in London, runs in a 10-kilometer race, part of the annual Hong Kong Marathon, in Hong Kong. Singh retired from public racing after competing in the marathon. AP photo

British Indian marathon runner Fauja Singh (C), 101, carrying a Hong Kong flag, and accompanied by other runners wave to fans after finishing the 10-kilometer race of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. Reuters photo

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British Indian marathon runner Fauja Singh (C), 101, carrying a Hong Kong flag, and accompanied by other runners wave to fans after finishing the 10-kilometer race of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. Reuters photo

Marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, center, originally from Beas Pind, in Jalandhar, now living in London, runs in a 10-kilometer race, part of the annual Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from public racing after competing in the marathon. AP photo

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Marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, center, originally from Beas Pind, in Jalandhar, now living in London, runs in a 10-kilometer race, part of the annual Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from public racing after competing in the marathon. AP photo

Marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, center, originally from Beas Pind, in Jalandhar, now living in London, runs in a 10-kilometer race, part of the annual Hong Kong Marathon. AP photo

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Marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, center, originally from Beas Pind, in Jalandhar, now living in London, runs in a 10-kilometer race, part of the annual Hong Kong Marathon. AP photo

Marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, center, originally from Beas Pind, in Jalandhar, now living in London, waves after finishing a 10-kilometer race, which was part of the annual Hong Kong Marathon. AP photo

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Marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, center, originally from Beas Pind, in Jalandhar, now living in London, waves after finishing a 10-kilometer race, which was part of the annual Hong Kong Marathon. AP photo

British Indian marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, and accompanied by othet runners wave to fans after finishing the 10-kilometer race of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. Reuters photo

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British Indian marathon runner Fauja Singh, 101, and accompanied by othet runners wave to fans after finishing the 10-kilometer race of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. Reuters photo

Indian-born British national Fauja Singh, 101 (top C) crosses the finish line during the 10-km event as part of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. AFP photo

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Indian-born British national Fauja Singh, 101 (top C) crosses the finish line during the 10-km event as part of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. AFP photo

Indian-born British national Fauja Singh, 101 speaks to the media after crossing the finish line in the 10-km event as part of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. AFP photo

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Indian-born British national Fauja Singh, 101 speaks to the media after crossing the finish line in the 10-km event as part of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. AFP photo

Indian-born British national Fauja Singh, 101 (R) waves to the media after crossing the finish line in the 10-km event as part of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. AFP photo

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Indian-born British national Fauja Singh, 101 (R) waves to the media after crossing the finish line in the 10-km event as part of the Hong Kong Marathon. Singh retired from competitive races after the marathon. AFP photo

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