100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Lester Wright 26.34 100m At Penn Relays
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Published 2022-04-30
Entire stadium on their feet for Lester Wright, at 100-years-young, finishing the 2022 Penn Relays 100m in 26.34 👏
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All Comments (21)
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This event should be part of the Olympics, I think it will bring a whole new audience........
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If you are not giving Lester a standing ovation, you don't know what he just did. Most of us will never see our 100th birthday. I know some great athletes that died in their late 90s. Second, most 100-year-old birthday parties that I have seen the honorary had to be wheeled in in a wheelchair. So hats off for running 100m in under 30 seconds. I do feel for the winner of the race. He was great too.
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These guys are more inspirational than a million Instagram influencers.
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Love this EVENT, the crowd response to the CENTURION is very Loving and respectful.
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Imagine being able to walk at 100. Imagine run. This guy is at a whole another level
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I was genuinely moved to tears when the 100yo crossed the line, the human spirit is truly incredible.
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Wow - 100 years old. Beautiful. It makes ya shed a tear. 🥹. These races are always dope to see. Great event.
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Wow, Williamson ran a 100m race in 17.33s aged 84!
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I never thought in my life I'd get hyped off watching men over 75 battling it out to cross a finish line. That is AWESOME!
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Giving all these athletes their flowers , they are incredible to be running this fast at their age. I hope I'm able to still exercise at their age if I'm still on earth.
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Hats off for Mr. Wright, 100 years old and still kicking... literally!!!!!!
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That’s epic. They’re all winners in my eyes.
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It’s crazy to think this man was 20 years old during the heat of World War II. He probably has quite a story to tell.
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This was one of the most awe inspiring races of the day. We bowed to them.
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So...lemme get this straight...I've just watched a 100 Yr old man run a 100m race? I need to get my shit together....
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Senior sprints needs to be included in the Olympics frfr...this was epic to see!
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That first race was Amazing! Under 15seconds😮
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😍 never too late to achieve your goal! Not a track star in high school. U might be one super star at 70+ 🏃🏾♀️❤
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I’m blown away. I’m 30 and started taking running seriously at 16. This gives me all the determination I need to never stop running. I pray I’m still able to run at 80 plus. Much respect to Lester
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Damn! Thats the most exciting races I have ever seen. When the hell would anyone see another race with an athlete who is 100 years old in this massive setting. That was some history right there. Have anyone ever seen this before?
