The world is still weeping at news reports that Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner, has passed away in a hit-and-run case in Punjab.

The police in India have arrested a man in connection with the death. Reports cite police stating that the accused, Amritpal Singh Dhillon, speeding in an SUV, struck the 114-year-old British-Indian runner. Singh sustained critical injuries when he was out on his afternoon walk and died shortly after.

This paper has reported extensively on the global running icon, who belied his age, setting records in marathons and long-distance races, proving hugely inspirational to all those who aspired to get started on fitness, but thought they may be too old. ‘If Fauja can, why can’t we?’ thought millions as they laced up their running shoes and took their first steps towards a healthier life.