By Augustine HwataAlmost halfway across the world from each other, two similar but tragic events recently unfolded when two of the world’s oldest but fittest athletes died One unfortunate incident took place in Mutare, Zimbabwe when an 81 year old long distance runnerNelson Sigaukedied after being hit by a car on July 9 In Punjab, India, marathon runner Faujah Singh died at the age of 114 after being also hit by a car.Sigauke, took part in the Albun Netone 2023 and 2024 editions of the event, participating in the 21km category He was the oldest known long distance runner in Zimbabwe and was laid to rest at the Manicaland Provincial Heroes Acre amid an outpouring of grief and heartfelt tributes from family and friends
Sigauke, tragically died on Monday, July 7 after he was struck by a vehicle along Robert Mugabe Road while walking towards the city centre of the Eastern highlands town The unidentified motorist, according to Manicaland police Acting police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, fled the scene after the incident “The now-deceased was walking along Robert Mugabe Road towards the CBD at around 2:40 pm As he approached the Robert Mugabe and Simon Mazorodze intersection, an unknown motorist driving towards Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital hit him while overtaking from the left and fled the scene,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka
He indicated thatSigaukewas rushed to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital by a well-wisher but sadly succumbed to his injuries on admission He had sustained a fractured left leg and died shortly after arriving at the hospital A sombre atmosphere gripped the Manicaland Provincial Heroes Acre as mourners gathered to pay their final respects to the liberation hero, marathon enthusiast, and lifelong community servant Source: Gemnation
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Source: Gemnation
