Fauja Singh

Fauja Singh

] [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4084162.stm BBC News: "Runner, 94, finishes capital race"] ]

In 2004, he was featured in an advertising campaign for sportswear manufacturer Adidas.

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External links

* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/4631111.stm "Life begins at 90"] ("BBC Sport")
* [http://www.sikhtimes.com/bios_041904a.html Biography in THE SIKH TIMES]
* [http://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/mar/23fauja.htm REDIFF article regarding ADIDAS deal]
* [http://www.savrajsingh.com/archives/000014.html Fauja Singh sets World Records]
* [http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/001727.html Sikhs in the City Running Team]


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