Post by The Sikh Coalition on May 19, 2004 20:37:59 GMT
Fauja Singh Inspires Through Adidas's "Impossible is Nothing" Ad Campaign
A news Adidas campaign, "Impossible is Nothing", features 92 year old Sikh marathon runner Fauja Singh, the world record holder for marathon runners over 90 years old. The new ad campaign features him as one of its inspirational athletes. After a fifty year hiatus, Fauja Singh took up running as a hobby at the ripe age of 82, beginning by training for a cancer benefit race. Starting with distances of a few hundred meters, he trained until he was able to complete the full 26 mile marathon. At 92, he set the world record for his age group, by running a marathon in 5 hours and 40 minutes. Fauja Singh's passion for running and life serves as an inspiration for all.
www.sikhcoalition.org/NewsletterW05182004.asp
A news Adidas campaign, "Impossible is Nothing", features 92 year old Sikh marathon runner Fauja Singh, the world record holder for marathon runners over 90 years old. The new ad campaign features him as one of its inspirational athletes. After a fifty year hiatus, Fauja Singh took up running as a hobby at the ripe age of 82, beginning by training for a cancer benefit race. Starting with distances of a few hundred meters, he trained until he was able to complete the full 26 mile marathon. At 92, he set the world record for his age group, by running a marathon in 5 hours and 40 minutes. Fauja Singh's passion for running and life serves as an inspiration for all.
www.sikhcoalition.org/NewsletterW05182004.asp