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A 100-year-old runner broke a world record for the age group in the 100-meter at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia on Saturday.

A typical start to race and, just like that, 100-year-old Lester Wright was off to the races, running in the Penn Relays, bringing the 1,000s in attendance to their feet.

A typical start to race and, just like that, 100-year-old Lester Wright was off to the races, running in the Penn Relays, bringing the 1,000s in attendance to their feet.

100-year-old Lester Wright not only ran the 100-meter dash at Penn Relays — he held his own against younger guys. The crowd of 38,000 loved it.

A typical start to race and, just like that, 100-year-old Lester Wright was off to the races, running in the Penn Relays, bringing the 1,000s in attendance to their feet.

Lester Wright married his high school sweetheart Adele 80 years ago. Shell be the 100-year-old World War II vets biggest fan at the Penn Relays.

A 100-year-old Army veteran and New Jersey shore native is lacing up his sneakers and running in the Penn Relays.

Lester Wright married his high school sweetheart Adele 80 years ago. Shell be the 100-year-old World War II vets biggest fan at the Penn Relays.

Lester Wright married his high school sweetheart Adele 80 years ago. Shell be the 100-year-old World War II vets biggest fan at the Penn Relays.