New Delhi, July 15 -- World's oldest marathon runner and prominently known as "Turbaned Tornado", Fauja Singh died at 114 in a road accident on Monday in Punjab's Jalandhar district. PM Modi took to X to share his condolences and called him "an exceptional athlete" who inspired India's youth.

Since his passing, heartfelt tributes have poured in, with many calling him "inspiration".

PM Modi said, "Fauja Singh Ji was extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness. He was an exceptional athlete with incredible determination. Pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers around the world."

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