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TIL that, at the age of 100, Fauja Singh broke 8 world records for centenarians in athletics in one day. Singh broke the records for the 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000, 5000 metres and the mile even though he did not develop the ability to walk until he was five years old.

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