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Windsor man becomes first North American Sikh to complete all-continent marathon
In December 2024, Jasdeep Singh joined an elite group of fewer than 500 runners worldwide to complete this feat in Antarctica.
Jasdeep Singh with Canada flag. / Jasdeep Singh
A 50-year-old Sikh man from Windsor, Ontario, has made history by becoming the first North American Sikh to complete marathons on all seven continents, including the Antarctica Ice Marathon, recognized by Guinness World Records.
Jasdeep Singh’s marathon journey began in 2014 when he took up running in his early 40s. Over the past decade, he has completed marathons in some of the world’s most competitive races, including Detroit (2018) and New York (2019) in North America, Berlin (2021) and London (2022) in Europe, Rio (2023) in South America, Cape Town (2023) in Africa, Tokyo (2024) in Asia, and Sydney (2024) in Australia.
His journey culminated in December 2024 with the Antarctica Ice Marathon, where he braved extreme conditions to complete the southernmost marathon on Earth. Running through sub-zero temperatures, icy winds, and the isolated wilderness of Union Glacier in Antarctica, Singh described the race as the most physically and mentally challenging experience of his career.
“Antarctica was a dream and the most challenging race of all. Completing this marathon felt like conquering a piece of myself and proving that we are capable of anything when we put our mind to it,” said Singh.
Singh credits his success to the rigorous training he received under coach David Stewart and the unwavering support of his wife and two children. His inspiration comes from figures like Canadian hero Terry Fox and U.S. Marine Cedric King, who runs on prosthetics after losing both legs in Afghanistan.
“I am lucky that my wife shared my passion, without her support this feat would not have been possible. To see my family cheer for me at the finish line was the most cherished moment of the races. I can’t wait to see my kids take on more community roles and may be one day even run a marathon with them”, he said.
Singh with his family. / Jasdeep Singh
In addition to his personal achievements, Singh has raised over $15,000 for various charitable causes, including the Terry Fox Foundation and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, embodying the Sikh principle of "Sarbat Da Bhalla" (service to all).
In a message to Sikh and Punjabi communities worldwide, Singh said, “I hope my journey inspires our youth to chase their dreams fearlessly. Our identity is not a barrier—it’s a strength, be strong and help others in need. If I can do it, anyone can.”
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