Fauja Singh

Event Description

Fauja Singh was a British Indian centenarian marathon runner. At the time of his birth in Punjab province in British India, birth certificates were not typically issued, so his age could not be verified by third parties.

Summary

On 13 November 2003, Singh was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition, a U.S. group that advocates ethnic pride and tolerance.

Award Details

Ellis Island Medal of Honor