Fauja Singh Keeps Going

By Simran Jeet Singh, Baljinder Kaur (Illustrator)

A centenarian defies odds to become the first 100-year-old marathon runner.

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40 pages· 2,155 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Fauja Singh, born with weak legs in Punjab, defied expectations by growing stronger on his family's farm. At 81, he ran his first marathon, eventually becoming the first centenarian to complete the race. His journey of grit and determination inspires, showing that where we start doesn't define how we finish. What drives a man to break world records at 100? Discover the incredible story of resilience and representation in the Sikh community.

From the publisher

The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community.

Every step forward is a victory.

Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn’t stop him. Working on his family’s farm, Fauja grew stronger to meet his own full potential.

He never stopped striving. At the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race.

With inspiring text by Simran Jeet Singh and exhilarating illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh reminds us that it’s both where we start and how we finish that make our journeys unforgettable.

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