119 Years Old and Winning Marathons-Or Not?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2019
  • At 119, Dharam Pal Singh has claimed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner. But is he exaggerating his age? Read more: www.theatlantic.com/video/ind...
    "The Never-Ending Marathon of Mr. Dharam Singh" was directed by David Freid (davidfreid.com/). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.
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  • @TheAtlantic
    @TheAtlantic  ปีที่แล้ว +6

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  • @chadguru9565
    @chadguru9565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    "He's 119. What's your excuse"
    - "Well, he's been training longer"

  • @Blitznstitch2
    @Blitznstitch2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1809

    No matter his age. Being old and in good health is great.

    • @michails.maipas814
      @michails.maipas814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Age very important for someone old or very old runner bcz according age categories worldrecord, but who believes? if no DNA check...? especially from poor countries..

    • @doletawood5061
      @doletawood5061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One thing we know for sure is that Ruth Heidrich of Hawaii is at least 81yr old and still a triathlete.

    • @gregthompson9434
      @gregthompson9434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes you said it , being old and out of shape or old and in shape , staying fit can be up to us

    • @CoronaVirus-fu3zl
      @CoronaVirus-fu3zl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      One can very easily find the age of old indians by asking what they were doing and how old they were when the brits left. If he were really 119, he would in his late 40s or even early 50s when the brits left. That's impossible.
      Or ask about his eldest children and their age. Indians in those days had their first child in their mid teens to early 20s at the most.

    • @ntwalipat2
      @ntwalipat2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Age still matters, but that 2nd statement is 100% on point!

  • @dannymeske3821
    @dannymeske3821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1186

    I'm 75, vegetarian, vegan, life time surfer, Practice yoga and body weight exercises plus meditation. Don't have any health issues, not on any medication at all, never have been. I expect to live to be a least 100. You are what you eat!

    • @suneetaization
      @suneetaization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Outstanding 👍🎊

    • @lolom8772
      @lolom8772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I wish you luck on the road to that wonderful milestone!

    • @mpgrewal00
      @mpgrewal00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Great work on following eastern culture.

    • @sophiagarcia3687
      @sophiagarcia3687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      God bless and I hope you live to be the age you desire

    • @omgor4974
      @omgor4974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Eat more meat skinny boy

  • @somnathbalaji8697
    @somnathbalaji8697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    So that means modern science hasn't figured out a way yet to determine someone's accurate age without a birth certificate.

    • @UnknownVentures
      @UnknownVentures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      They can figure out the age of a mummy and dinosaurs but they can't figure out how old a person is.

    • @aloethej.o.a.t5566
      @aloethej.o.a.t5566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@UnknownVentures for fossils its just estimate no specific digits, we can certainly estimate that he's old though

    • @XEROXAYUKI
      @XEROXAYUKI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@UnknownVentures you can determine fossils by how deep their skeletons and stuff were. Basically determining condition of the environment.

    • @erichlf
      @erichlf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@XEROXAYUKI radio carbon dating is what is used. You can use what isotopes exist in a sample and what proportions of that isotope to determine its age. And as stated earlier this gives you an estimate. Typically the error bars on that estimate will be longer than the life span of a human being, so obviously you can't use such a method to determine a person's age.

    • @ivancarrasco2128
      @ivancarrasco2128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@UnknownVentures Just cut him in half and count his rings duh

  • @Quest4us
    @Quest4us 3 ปีที่แล้ว +662

    The man doesn't look a day over 105!
    Even if he's 89, if he can complete a marathon, it's an amazing achievement. If the chutney helped, liberate that recipe.

    • @peterparker2460
      @peterparker2460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I am 28 and even if I can complete 10 km run it would be great lol. But, running after 70 seems like something extraordinary.

    • @Azadbhagatbose
      @Azadbhagatbose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Chutney, No.
      Its we our blood, our genes, our vegetarian diet.❤️

    • @Qwaaatt333
      @Qwaaatt333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Azadbhagatbose chut 😂 chut-ney 😂😂

    • @Qwaaatt333
      @Qwaaatt333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Azadbhagatbose chutiya ke ulta chutney

    • @allahlesboslu2_9
      @allahlesboslu2_9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Paratha and lassi are widely consumed in Punjab

  • @rommelrivera1186
    @rommelrivera1186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +432

    I couldn't run a marathon at 20 or at ANY age. I don't care how old he is. Running for long distances is not easy. Good for him!

    • @emytann7838
      @emytann7838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      me too🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @peterdickinson7842
      @peterdickinson7842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just trust the Saviour . . As your days so shall your strength be, you could always walk. Sunny Disposition ànd the Great Physician Read Dr Luke's gospel!

    • @frederic6998
      @frederic6998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i ran my first marathon at about 30

    • @tatttoon
      @tatttoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmmfaaooooo

    • @Nb_-ux3de
      @Nb_-ux3de 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can’t run more than 1 minute straight so yeah this guy is amazing

  • @maanvindermangat1812
    @maanvindermangat1812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    119 or not. The guy’s loving and living his life and that’s what matters. Age is a number a lot of us are dead even when living. This guy is ALIVE & KICKING 👍

    • @rotesosse
      @rotesosse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so you're admiring him for blatantly lying to the public?

    • @cryptoinsider9305
      @cryptoinsider9305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, Take the vaccine and you will be lucky if you can live another 5 years. Good Luck22

    • @bediocz1172
      @bediocz1172 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rotesosse i think you need to touch some grass

    • @emeraldgemstone9342
      @emeraldgemstone9342 ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW. Yeah, your right. And even if he is 79 or so, he is still more fit than people half his age. Its amazing really.!

  • @gabyramos7722
    @gabyramos7722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    They had no tv, internet or worries of posting online, societal stress or crappy food.This was exercise, grown food and happiness. May he have many more happy years.🙏🏼🤩

    • @amrita2338
      @amrita2338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Don't think so...this man was probably born before India got independence from British so he must have seen the horrors of partition and riots that happened soon after

    • @saschamaj
      @saschamaj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No societal stress? You should open a world history book every once in a while.

    • @cryptoinsider9305
      @cryptoinsider9305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, Take the vaccine and you will be lucky if you can live another 5 years. Good Luck44

    • @austinhayes5789
      @austinhayes5789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Viewing social media and taking part in the negative is a choice. Negative is everywhere it's your choice how you deal with it Gaby. This response is out of love.

  • @eyeopeningtruth7518
    @eyeopeningtruth7518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +678

    I met an Indian of 130 year old in Village of Punjab. But he had no proof of age. But his all great children was dead and he was living with great great grand children who were also too old.

    • @handsomesquidward5160
      @handsomesquidward5160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Did you believe that he was that old

    • @lyhthegreat
      @lyhthegreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@handsomesquidward5160 i heard it was super easy to get fake certificates of any kind in india, things like death certs, birth certs or educational certs...

    • @Stoneabba9999
      @Stoneabba9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Fake birth certificates r common there and Nigeria. Poor record keeping

    • @pmaster1173
      @pmaster1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      @@lyhthegreat Nah.There is no benefit in increasing their age. People get their age decreased, so they appear younger in their government forms.

    • @pmaster1173
      @pmaster1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      @@Stoneabba9999 No, people only make fake ones to DECREASE their age so they can get accepted into colleges/military/extend their working age so they retire later than they are supposed to etc.. Increasing the age has ZERO benefits. None whatsoever.

  • @user-dw5gr6js3d
    @user-dw5gr6js3d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +765

    Even if he’s 75 it would be impressive.

    • @jamesalvarado3961
      @jamesalvarado3961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Most 35 year olds in America couldn't run half a marathon. I agree with you, this is still an impressive feat of endurance and strength.

    • @goldenmemes51
      @goldenmemes51 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Holy
      Shit his parents pet maharaja ranjit Singh

    • @musiclover-tf6fu
      @musiclover-tf6fu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *Provin Ripon ... But there's no birth certificate to prove it❗️*

    • @hoemendo3011
      @hoemendo3011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hadia A maybe you look like in your 30s it tell me something about your perspective

    • @hoemendo3011
      @hoemendo3011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hadia A this lady looks like in her 40s

  • @leonardodevinci1251
    @leonardodevinci1251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    My great grandfather lived for 115 and he used to tell us that the reason he lived so long was because he ate fresh food and used to do exercise everyday

    • @terrytari1891
      @terrytari1891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leo, your dad told me that he wants you to break that man's marathon record when you become 120 years old! Pleas please!

    • @leonardodevinci1251
      @leonardodevinci1251 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terrytari1891 No he lived on a farm and he at fresh unlike the gmo food we have today you don’t really know what chemicals they put inside

    • @alvaroperezrey2774
      @alvaroperezrey2774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leonardodevinci1251 bruh gmo food is food genetically modified to make it better inform yourself bruh

    • @rotesosse
      @rotesosse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah sure...

    • @scarred10
      @scarred10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was his genes,not food or exercise.There are only a handful of people that ever reached that age.

  • @faizullakhan1556
    @faizullakhan1556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Mr Singh is ready, but I cannot say the same for the doctor. Looks like he needs to be active.

  • @alimon7421
    @alimon7421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Ive followed him for over 20 years, since i was in high school. He's been a great inspiration to me

    • @cherag8577
      @cherag8577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But still you never ran a marathon, sad

    • @__III__
      @__III__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@cherag8577 do you know him or something if not stop chatting shit

    • @Julmaa87
      @Julmaa87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@cherag8577 Shut up mr keyboard warrior.

    • @homodeus8713
      @homodeus8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is he still alive

    • @Abhishekrana_
      @Abhishekrana_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@homodeus8713 yes

  • @brahmburgers
    @brahmburgers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I'll be 69 in a week, and am planning to get in better shape and compete in 'Masters' track & field events. Am focusing on javelin and triple jump. Those were my 2 best events when I quit competing in my late-teens. I don't think the man showcased is 119, but I fully respect him and his great attitude.

    • @suneetaization
      @suneetaization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All the very best 😊

    • @davidran9317
      @davidran9317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@suneetaization he is 69 not the 69 you are thinking😊🤔

    • @terrytari1891
      @terrytari1891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kenny: you can break his record when you get to be 120 years old with your 18th wife!

    • @survival_ste3456
      @survival_ste3456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ken you look so familiar when I go through your profile please can we talk

    • @LordBerserk_
      @LordBerserk_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice

  • @dnguyen787
    @dnguyen787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Most 100 years old people can't even walk much less run marathon. Good luck to him!

  • @thomaswilbornjr3128
    @thomaswilbornjr3128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    I don't know about you guys, but I'm super motivated right now

  • @crazybabie84
    @crazybabie84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    Instead of doubting the man, try to learn from him. He at his age is doing better than millions of us. Respect your elders, have faith. You do not need science and proof for everything in life. There was a time in the history of humanity when people were not vain, honest and lived with trust. The man is old, tall, fit, healthy, limitless and happy. If he says he is 119, what does it harm you to welcome him and learn from his wisdom?

    • @muralir9990
      @muralir9990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well said sis

    • @sandeepsanghera1069
      @sandeepsanghera1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Barry Wall Yet you put a diaper on your face and social distance everyday because 0.03% of the world's population (2,000,000) died from Covid (false positives from PCR testing included) and you might be next... 🤷

    • @muralir9990
      @muralir9990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Barry Wall no need to be offensive .... sandeeps comment was very generic ..... not personal

    • @gmaster716
      @gmaster716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is the positive attitudes I wish more people would have!

    • @socksyuielkmf
      @socksyuielkmf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maybe he is 55 years old and looks old for his age

  • @willeverson2492
    @willeverson2492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    I choose to believe that this man is 119. Things like that make the universe a more interesting place to live in.

    • @chandansaini7059
      @chandansaini7059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sure bro

    • @cryptoinsider9305
      @cryptoinsider9305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, Take the vaccine and you will be lucky if you can live another 5 years. Good Luck66

    • @dorianphilotheates3769
      @dorianphilotheates3769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      “I choose to believe” that I’m a Norwegian giraffe. 🇳🇴 🦒

    • @ronprice1819
      @ronprice1819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would be nice right? Seems to me that people should be able to live to 110-120 more often. I. Sure there have been people in history that have lived longer. But I tend to think something about the christian views have a truth. About how the earliest men lived hundreds of years. And over the years basically the corruption of sin has reduced the power of our spirit. When you view sin as basically just anything that is unatural, harmfully to us mentally and physically. This makes sense to me in a way.

  • @muneeb_07
    @muneeb_07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    My great grandfather died last month at the age of 120...he was born in year 1900 according to his ID card... Even at his 115+ age his eye sight is good he take care of himself but from last 2 years he became weak.(RIP)

    • @davidderidder2667
      @davidderidder2667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Malik, what did he eat? What were his eating habits? Did he live in a gao / village or in a city?

    • @muneeb_07
      @muneeb_07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@davidderidder2667 yea he lived in village his whole life, eat organic food and most part of his life he work...he was a farmer...

    • @Komodokhan148
      @Komodokhan148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@muneeb_07 Wow 120! God Bless him.

    • @anshulguptain
      @anshulguptain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@muneeb_07 That's the secret of a long and fit life.

    • @swiftlemur7853
      @swiftlemur7853 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cap

  • @michaeltillman886
    @michaeltillman886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This is very inspirational. I just turned 69 back in November, and I'm still trying to work up the nerve to start back bicycling. I haven't road a bike since the late 1998 or 99. Here you are 119 years old, and I believe you too, running marathons. That's incredible. God bless you, Sir. Just keep on with the keep on, and don't stop. Peace my brother!!!!!

    • @cityofjoy8830
      @cityofjoy8830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dear sir only if you live in nature such things are possible. City people are dying slowly

    • @michaeltillman886
      @michaeltillman886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cityofjoy8830 You got that right. I'm a plant based vegan a little over 3 years now, and boy, do I feel better. I also hike when I can.

    • @azizhachimi8744
      @azizhachimi8744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just go back to cycling: I am impatiently waiting for the end of snow here in Canada and warming up of the temperature to ride back my beautiful Wilier Triestina Gran Turismo....What a joy that after 2 hours cycling, I take a shower and have a nice milkshake....Nothing equals that sensation, peace of mind after throwing out all the toxins and burdens of life! Go for it SIR!

    • @gmaster716
      @gmaster716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaeltillman886
      Can you elaborate more please on your diet switch?

    • @michaeltillman886
      @michaeltillman886 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gmaster716 What's up Bill? Some how or the other the computer has lost 2 responses. Here it is again. I'm a 100% Plant based vegan. I don't eat cheese, butter, drink cows milk, noir do I eat yogurt. I eat vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes such as beans and peas. I do a lot of juicing. I own a horizontal augmented juicer along with a blender. I can tell you this; I haven't felt this good in 30 years, and that's the truth. There you have it; that's pretty much it. I hope that helped. Take it easy my friend. Peace!!!!!

  • @m4w
    @m4w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Wes Anderson would be proud

    • @EblenChris
      @EblenChris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha I was thinking the same thing!!!

    • @CloudVirtue
      @CloudVirtue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spot on.

    • @japhy6536
      @japhy6536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mouth4war 😂😂😂

  • @mnlead
    @mnlead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "make your life like a river, Always flow" quote of the day for sure!

  • @CosmicSphinx
    @CosmicSphinx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for filming this fantastic, real story in a way that makes me feel at times that I am watching a Wes Anderson movie!

  • @rajvision7443
    @rajvision7443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    What ever his age other people believe or not , He is the best inspiration for new generation. Never give up.

  • @eyewaves...
    @eyewaves... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The guy looks pretty old and healthy and he can run - that is an achievement. I doubt he is 119 - my opinion. However, I guess if you can run beyond 70 years of age, you deserve a medal of great health.

    • @dontehill8410
      @dontehill8410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Question: WHO GIVES A FUCK ABOUT WHAT YOU DO OR DONT DOUBT!?

    • @jotzel123
      @jotzel123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dontehill8410 i do

    • @Henry_Jr_Watsson
      @Henry_Jr_Watsson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@dontehill8410 You do since you commented. Hypocrite.

  • @YourGirlPratiksha
    @YourGirlPratiksha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Can we all please believe that's he's 110? 🙄 Everyone here is like even if he was 80 i'd be impressed. Dude he's been active throughout his life. That makes him looks so young and active.

  • @bryansandiego
    @bryansandiego 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You did such a beautiful job editing this video. Bravo!

    • @survival_ste3456
      @survival_ste3456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bryan you look so familiar when I go through your profile please can we talk?

  • @TheTarrMan
    @TheTarrMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +692

    Retirement is the leading cause of death. Stay active kiddos.

    • @MySensualWorld
      @MySensualWorld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      How are your wage slaves doing? How is the GOP?

    • @TheTarrMan
      @TheTarrMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MySensualWorld Things are great!

    • @keshawn888
      @keshawn888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mysensualworld 👍

    • @keshawn888
      @keshawn888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @David Lonnqvist Exactly!

    • @Eagle-zl4gz
      @Eagle-zl4gz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Retirement from what? Never stop running and you never retire!

  • @samuelgaver7757
    @samuelgaver7757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    When are people going to wake up and realize that it's lifestyle and not medications that determine your quality of life and on many cases the longevity as well.

    • @NetiNeti-gm5bz
      @NetiNeti-gm5bz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think they thought that far before it's too late. Yes longevity heavily rely on exercise and nutrient dense food. The body needs fuel to sustain longevity

    • @dudleyred267
      @dudleyred267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NetiNeti-gm5bz but in America to get the good stuff is expensive while the BS is cheap, ready and available to consume.

    • @davidferron9457
      @davidferron9457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peoples are dumb, pretending to not know what is healthy food and whats not, just so they can keep eating the crap they are used to.

    • @meghnamittal4114
      @meghnamittal4114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes and quitting sugar can lead to slow aging also.

  • @NafiurRahmanYT
    @NafiurRahmanYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    it was quite uncommon back in the days to know or even celebrate your birthday in india. most of the people just came up with a date and called it their birthday.

  • @adarsh5870
    @adarsh5870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He motivated me to Run, I'm in midst of my Mtech at IIT Bombay and I have all assignments and academic commitements so always felt that I don't have enough time, but when I started to run I realised I completed 6km in 30 minutes and then take a Cold shower, so it was 1 hour a day and I it feels great.

  • @tukytux3716
    @tukytux3716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    People are jealous because he's still that fit and strong at 119

    • @venus8738
      @venus8738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Disbelief and jealousy isn't the same

    • @naelyneurkopfen9741
      @naelyneurkopfen9741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Dude's not 119, you muppet. Sheesh.

    • @tukytux3716
      @tukytux3716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You fools are welcome to disagree with the truth.

    • @neuralvibes
      @neuralvibes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think everyone feels 119 or thereabouts after running a marathon. I once clocked in at 140 years old after a 100 meter sprint...

    • @bazingaaaaaa526
      @bazingaaaaaa526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Guys let me explain most of the people of White race ages very fast even though they are fit atleast they look very old than their actual age i.e after 35 years. But that is not the case with Brown or Black race because the wrinkles and sags are hardly visible. Thats why many White people are getting offended seeing this video.

  • @vsam8412
    @vsam8412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow India 🇮🇳
    So sweet, look at his shoes❤️. Somebody pls send him better ones. May he live longer and enjoy his running 🙏

    • @obsidiansea
      @obsidiansea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, and introduce him to some quality minimalist/barefoot running shoes that don't squeeze the toes together.

  • @Salmaniack
    @Salmaniack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Even if he was half his claimed age, it would be really impressive to just run, let alone marathons.

  • @dasikalyan
    @dasikalyan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing achievement by Shri Dharam Pal Singh. I think it is safe to say that he's run a 5k at a pretty decent pace. I'm not sure why they refer to that distance as a marathon which is 26.2 miles. Running a 5k at that age is still a great inspiration.

  • @tokiomitohsaka7770
    @tokiomitohsaka7770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    He doesn’t look a day a day over 80. Even if he is 80, this is seriously impressive.

    • @davidlynch9049
      @davidlynch9049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's a fit senior and he jogs his marathons very slowly. I saw him once finish the Toronto, Canada marathon long after everyone went home. Still impressive.

    • @bazingaaaaaa526
      @bazingaaaaaa526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Guys let me explain most of the people of White race ages very fast even though they are fit atleast they look very old than their actual age i.e after 35 years. But that is not the case with Brown or Black race because the wrinkles and sags are hardly visible. Thats why many White people are getting offended seeing this video.

    • @crazykeejan6981
      @crazykeejan6981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @atlas gunther well in india were a mix of white,yellow,and brown/black

    • @PicmipPixel
      @PicmipPixel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bazingaaaaaa526 what? ahahah

    • @Wuisini
      @Wuisini 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He’s actually 28

  • @bb4380
    @bb4380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    the production quality of these videos is next level

    • @nawghee3990
      @nawghee3990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Next.

    • @babukunchithapathum2975
      @babukunchithapathum2975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nawghee3990 at up by hu hu
      By I

    • @solocomics1820
      @solocomics1820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@babukunchithapathum2975 what

    • @alexzeez
      @alexzeez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agrees. 100% cinematic af

    • @Hi-bc4up
      @Hi-bc4up 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn't get his name right. It is not Dharam Singh its Dharampal Singh

  • @JuanaLucia1996
    @JuanaLucia1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Damn, he's been alive since the 1900’s his lived thru the 20's 30's 40's 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's 00's 😳😳 his literally a history book .

    • @-_deploy_-
      @-_deploy_- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If he is still alive, the 2010's and 2020's also lol

  • @lilithrogers5204
    @lilithrogers5204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oh, I love this man and this video--so inspiring thank you...Now--at 75--I'm doing my at home yoga class this morning.

  • @PDogB
    @PDogB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Indeed, he is older than me and can run further. Cool dude. Hope he runs until he runs out because he seems to enjoy it. That's what counts....

    • @brahmburgers
      @brahmburgers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and it's great for the community. It's a gas to see kids running alongside him, grinning ear to ear.

  • @KickingIt-In-the-Kitchen
    @KickingIt-In-the-Kitchen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Some ways to live longer.
    1) Stay active.
    2) Eat greens, vegetables, and fruits.
    3) Sleep at least 7 hours or until you are well rested.
    4) Fasting.
    5) Stay hydrated.
    6) Cut down on the three deadly whites. Sugar, Flour, and Salt.
    7) Get married to someone that makes you happy.

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      8) Keep a pet cat at home!

    • @sonakaur001
      @sonakaur001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Point No. 7.....Or stay Single.....to avoid stress......🐵

    • @anosjc
      @anosjc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sonakaur001 yes Im not getting married for that very reason and my name is also Sona!

    • @grannylearns9156
      @grannylearns9156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Avoid stress and environmental toxins. Work a job you enjoy.

    • @womanizerbilly5050
      @womanizerbilly5050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dont marry....stress, tension, financial problems struggles
      .. Stay single live a long happy life

  • @TheSpiderwebbmaui
    @TheSpiderwebbmaui 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a well made film production. Excellent editing, capturing cinematography! makes one want to get up and go for a run! Well, almost.

  • @victorgaladimawa6399
    @victorgaladimawa6399 ปีที่แล้ว

    the video and editing are excellent! thank you!

  • @shilpaprasoon2706
    @shilpaprasoon2706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Definitely above 85
    My grandparents looked like him when they were 85+ and yes they were as fit as this uncleji. May God bless you for showing me that anything is possible,Namaste!

  • @cayrick
    @cayrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He's a winner because every competitor in his age class is already dead.

  • @BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake
    @BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully made documentary. Love the story, script, edit and the use of music. Very interesting.

  • @christiangab1227
    @christiangab1227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing such an inspiring story about a 119 yr old marathon runner you are truly awesome and wonderful ^^

  • @JH-zr8lo
    @JH-zr8lo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Whether or not he is 119 or 78, it is still amazing and a testament that "the fountain of youth" is exercise. Running can really beat your body up and if training is not judicious can be injury prone--many older runners eventually go on to cycling and swimming which is less impact due to bad knees, hips etc. I would have liked if the film explored his running roots and his training through the decades. As for the NYT article, why didn't they run a DNA test for age? They do it for rocks and fossil forensics? I ran NYC marathon at 44 and am still bragging about it but have gone on to 20 years of yoga and now at 62 training hand balancing and Aerial hoop. No nursing home for me--when I die I want to be spinning upside down like this Indian man running on...

  • @uruiamnot
    @uruiamnot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Wow!!!
    Can we have *more SLOW MOTION* videos of this guy in his 70s running?!?

  • @sorrellcom
    @sorrellcom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done video - thanks for that! Well done Mr Singh!

  • @AceDeclan
    @AceDeclan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tht man will break the record for oldest living person on earth easily.

  • @michails.maipas814
    @michails.maipas814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great! Congratulations!, for your video! In my 64yrs old I run in official races Duv ultra marathons statistics until now just for this year 2020 6000 kilometers!!! Plus 10000 km in practice😊😊

  • @ParitoshPotukuchi
    @ParitoshPotukuchi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so well edited!!

  • @paritoshmahato4310
    @paritoshmahato4310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks THE ATLANTIC to bring such motivational video ....not a second skipped...hope u bring such videos more and more😘

  • @saurabhActormudgal
    @saurabhActormudgal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great documentary ! Congratulations on making a good entertaining and informative piece of Videography.
    Music was Brilliant
    This video could be made in to a documentary feature film
    Life of a pi feels

  • @amiteshsingh4064
    @amiteshsingh4064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm from India and
    My grandfather mother lived upto age of 116 and died in 2002
    And my grandfather died in 2013
    She was the oldest women in our village.

    • @nbbroking1061
      @nbbroking1061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can think of sperm donate career

    • @Julmaa87
      @Julmaa87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your grandfather died in 2002 and died again in 2013? Also why was he a she?

    • @amiteshsingh4064
      @amiteshsingh4064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Julmaa87 read again Grandfather mother died in 2002 and grand father in 2013

    • @Julmaa87
      @Julmaa87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amiteshsingh4064 Do you mean grandmother?

    • @amiteshsingh4064
      @amiteshsingh4064 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Julmaa87 i mean mother of my grandfather

  • @aneesall
    @aneesall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My great-grandmother live to a hundred 108, and she exercised all the way up into the end and she said that was the key to life is eat what you want but in small amounts and to always keep moving

  • @ctp3920
    @ctp3920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He is 119 for sure....an inspiration to many. 🙏

  • @gerlindebrixus2505
    @gerlindebrixus2505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an inspiration, Mr. Dharam! 120 was my goal - until i saw you running - there now is a new benchmark😃 Thank you for bringing the possibility to the world.

  • @SunnySingh-bx6jw
    @SunnySingh-bx6jw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Hera I am 24 year old lying on bed trying to switch on my fan button by throwing tv remote on it 😂😂😂

    • @gamingwithsomil9457
      @gamingwithsomil9457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Who asked??

    • @SunnySingh-bx6jw
      @SunnySingh-bx6jw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@gamingwithsomil9457 who asked for ur rply dude😒😒😒

    • @tifawine9113
      @tifawine9113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahhh😂

    • @anishaarav3354
      @anishaarav3354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing 👌, tumhare jeevan mein romanch hai

    • @SunnySingh-bx6jw
      @SunnySingh-bx6jw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@anishaarav3354 bhai mere jeevan ke laude lage padhe hai

  • @rovingwhizz
    @rovingwhizz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Doctor:- Any pain
    Old man :- No
    Me:- Don't ask 😭

  • @gratefultobehere
    @gratefultobehere ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspiring. Thank you for this.

  • @vedantthakkar2896
    @vedantthakkar2896 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice edit . Loved this video so much

  • @charmingdevil84
    @charmingdevil84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He is old for sure. It doesn't matter how old he is. Key take away from the story is to be active even when you are old. Live actively .

  • @Achi567
    @Achi567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    He’s got a NBA player’s height.

    • @fusionplayz582
      @fusionplayz582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He is Punjabi they have great genes

    • @Achi567
      @Achi567 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fusionplayz582 very true. also a balanced diet.

    • @preetamyadav7952
      @preetamyadav7952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Achi567 people in haryana , delhi , punjab , keralae , western up, Rajasthan has good heights

    • @Achi567
      @Achi567 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@preetamyadav7952 good to know thx

    • @anosjc
      @anosjc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@preetamyadav7952 not in delhi

  • @makuthuimeiringmei9469
    @makuthuimeiringmei9469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see 119 year old Grandpa Dharam ji Running endless journey.....Wish him a good health ❤️❤️❤️ it motivate me by seeing this wonderful story 🙏🙏🙏

  • @anosjc
    @anosjc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the cinematography. Beautifully done. It made me happy

    • @survival_ste3456
      @survival_ste3456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi anosjc you look so familiar have we meet before?

  • @Metonymy1979
    @Metonymy1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Old but 119? Nah. Although, that 104 year old woman runs.

  • @sentasci7230
    @sentasci7230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This movie is not just a movie. It's an artwork! I loved it.

  • @RaysAstrophotography
    @RaysAstrophotography 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! I will remember him now at every mile marker in my half marathon atleast! forget marathon for now!

  • @jayeshsinghmar677
    @jayeshsinghmar677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The editing and cinematography is absolutely amazing I don't see a lot of people directing a vid in such a way specially a video based in India. GREAT WORK :))

  • @rajeshpandey2198
    @rajeshpandey2198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Does it even matter what's his age is that dude is old whatever the age be and runs a marathon and that's better then the average 25 year old

    • @gissie391
      @gissie391 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ran 21km everday three years to see my son.

    • @frederic6998
      @frederic6998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gissie391 21km is not a marathon.

    • @NetiNeti-gm5bz
      @NetiNeti-gm5bz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But you're burning your muscles away and it's bad for your knees, unless you're running on grass (low impact). It's better for the average 25 yro to build muscles to protect your skeletal from impacts

    • @derbabo8455
      @derbabo8455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frederic6998 i believe running half a marathon everyday is harder then running a full once

  • @JohnDoe-cf8jz
    @JohnDoe-cf8jz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I don't believe he is the age he thinks he is, however I'm 57 and he is definitely older than me and I can't even run 50m without massive pain. This guy regardless of whatever his real age is gives me more inspiration to exercise and go on "fast walks" as I'm trying to do these days.

    • @davidran9317
      @davidran9317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dear Friend you do not need to run to feel healthy. Eat proper and do even walk , swimming, buy a punching bag and you do not needed to hit hard just move around it and make use of your body and you can have a stronger breath and heart to live much much longer then others. Stay Safe 🙏

  • @robelmekonnen1564
    @robelmekonnen1564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There is no way I would guess this guy is 119. He looks way younger.

  • @baburavganpatravapte
    @baburavganpatravapte 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My great grandfather was 90+ and used to walk multiple kilometers in mountainous with no problem

  • @ramizfrank8105
    @ramizfrank8105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Whatever this man's age is. It is really impressive. Sometimes I feel sad for my maternal grandfather, who left us so early in his 80s. At this age my grandfather was so weak.

    • @Mrmachinegunner131
      @Mrmachinegunner131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why was he weak? He should do yoga

    • @ramizfrank8105
      @ramizfrank8105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Mrmachinegunner131.. unfortunately he never practice yoga. & He was weak, because he used to eat very less qty of food, maybe that's why...

  • @TT-Freak
    @TT-Freak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    The real reason why his credibility is questioned is that he challenges western belive systems with his age.

    • @Julmaa87
      @Julmaa87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Narcissism at its finest, jealousy springs to mind.

    • @sandeepsanghera1069
      @sandeepsanghera1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yep. Those allopathic pill pushers don't like these kinds of examples of "old, healthy" folks.

    • @jjrg738
      @jjrg738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true they discredit instead of give him credit for his old age. His body runs young because his lifestyle that led him to be an old man running like nothing

  • @likos9604
    @likos9604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My routine
    1)5km run Between ( 22-23min)
    2)80 sit-ups
    3)60 push-up
    Full work out between 30-32 min

    • @cryptoinsider9305
      @cryptoinsider9305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya, Take the vaccine and you will be lucky if you can live another 5 years. Good Luck4

  • @waynester71
    @waynester71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I turn 50 next week and I’m having major issues reconciling with this.. definitely worrying over it a lot. This guy, whether he truly is 117 or not, maybe around 80.. is inspirational. I train 6 days a week at my gym lifting weights, have been doing this consistently for almost 7 years now, & I can’t imagine not doing it. Kudos to this gentleman

  • @jacquigriffin5973
    @jacquigriffin5973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    5K is not a marathon. His message to stay active into old age is a good one.

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      true.. i was thinking this man ran 42km until we saw the run results at the end..

    • @terrytari1891
      @terrytari1891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Namaste Jackie-ti-ta! Cao!

  • @AK_toons
    @AK_toons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I cant help but smile at this man's tenacity 😁👌

    • @rotesosse
      @rotesosse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i can't help and smell his bullshit story

  • @MrAshuxp
    @MrAshuxp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My grandpa once defeated me in armwresling at age 94 that time i was district bodybuilding champion he died at 97 i still can't understand what make him stronger than me at that age where i was taking all kinds of suppliments he was just a vegetarian.

  • @annatevesbanzon1359
    @annatevesbanzon1359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing

  • @joelsmith3473
    @joelsmith3473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Guy is fit and seems healthy, so it's going to get pretty awkward for him when he lives into his 90s and is maintaining he's in his 130s

    • @gundism
      @gundism 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@fademasterfade227 yeah and I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you

    • @Azknowledgethirsty
      @Azknowledgethirsty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@fademasterfade227 no-one has lived over 122, in the future it'll be possible to live into our thousands but without body manipulation biology says it's impossible

    • @fademasterfade227
      @fademasterfade227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Azknowledgethirsty haha, yes it was sarcasm. In the video the old fella said that people have lived to be 1000 so I was joking about this. I think the whole thing is a scam so it's funny to me.

    • @Azknowledgethirsty
      @Azknowledgethirsty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fademasterfade227 sorry I'm terrible at getting sarcasm

    • @fademasterfade227
      @fademasterfade227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Azknowledgethirsty :-)

  • @ni3070
    @ni3070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His patriotism is beautiful

  • @lordkiwi355
    @lordkiwi355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanna say that the camera work is really good. West Anderson style. Truly beautiful.

  • @Ahayu-lindo
    @Ahayu-lindo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the well this documentary film have been filmed, look at all the beautiful colours. Is it with canon 5d?
    Thank you for the video, it made my day,

    • @rotesosse
      @rotesosse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      if it was a documentary, the filmmakers should have find out that this guy is blatantly lying

  • @cheeru6457
    @cheeru6457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is such a beautiful documentary 😍😍😍

  • @dannyreed2887
    @dannyreed2887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "Run, Dharam, RUN!"

  • @thatfatguyinmcdonaldseatin6389
    @thatfatguyinmcdonaldseatin6389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This quality is movie production level the story is great and the team is great from the producer to the editor

  • @saadjamil8575
    @saadjamil8575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic reporting!

  • @BarryAnderson
    @BarryAnderson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This video is so inspirational to me. I am at Age 66 a runner and yoga meditation enthusiast. Holistic Chef Barry Anderson of the Garden Villa Phuket Thai Nature Retreat Phuket Thailand.

  • @rabatsurfer4699
    @rabatsurfer4699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the richness we all need to achieve 🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @firstbornjordan
    @firstbornjordan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have no doubt. In my 20s I could not get tired from running. I would run two hours, then kyak for 2, then exercise for one hour, just for fun. Nearly 60 now, and my resting heart rate I got down to 37 bpm, while waiting for a total hip replacement - which I finally received four weeks ago. Physio cannot believe I can already run. I am looking forward to breaking some records now and people talk a lot about food, sleep, herbs, and all that - but the main thing is discipline, conviction and belief. Endurance comes from a lifetime of endurance - there is no short cut.

    • @scarred10
      @scarred10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Complete rubbish,28 bpm is a world record.

    • @firstbornjordan
      @firstbornjordan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scarred10 28? That's a typo. Thank you for calling that out. It should have read 37 bpm resting - must have been typing in semi darkness - I'll correct that. Thank you!

  • @sandycaptaincool420
    @sandycaptaincool420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That is the kind of health all the people in India deserve, hopefully the true ones would achieve it for them.

    • @cryptoinsider9305
      @cryptoinsider9305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya, Take the vaccine and you will be lucky if you can live another 5 years. Good Luck6

  • @sfdko3291
    @sfdko3291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    90 max
    and that's being generous

    • @riverocean4380
      @riverocean4380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Atlantic got duped!!! So sad. I use to like reading their articles. Now I have to role my eyes

    • @naomig3168
      @naomig3168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Well, I know a 94 year old man who still insists on going skiing every season. So it's not entirely impossible for him to be at least in his nineties

    • @pootietang2898
      @pootietang2898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@naomig3168It is impressive that a 94 year old man goes skiing every season but does he go heli skiing or go down the bunny slope? He would have to be going heli skiing for it to be comparable to even a 94 year old running a marathon.

    • @terryscott2632
      @terryscott2632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Don't put white aging standards on other races. Cuz whites visibly & physically age way quicker than other races.

    • @hoemendo3011
      @hoemendo3011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SeTo western mentality with a low life expectancy

  • @saraf5414
    @saraf5414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Can we just appreciate how tastefully this docu was made? God damn but it feels like a piece of art

  • @jamesbenedict6480
    @jamesbenedict6480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love his dedication to health and exercise!!

  • @paulorobertopennacinojunio2309
    @paulorobertopennacinojunio2309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Que orgulho de homem para seus familiares e moradores de onde mora 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏