Lester Wright Sr.
The Man Who Outran Time
Life at a Glance
World Record Holder
Shattered the 100m world record for the M100 age group with a time of 26.34 seconds.
Pioneering Entrepreneur
Opened the first Black-owned dental lab in Monmouth County, NJ.
80-Year Marriage
Shared a lifetime of love and partnership with his wife, Adele.
WWII Veteran
Served with distinction in the Battle of the Bulge, earning 4 Bronze Battle Stars.
The Wright Philosophy
"It all starts with self-belief... I think it`s in the head more than it is physical."
Decades of Dominance
Broke the M75 200m world record at age 76 and won the Penn Relays 100m at 77.
A Century's Journey
1922
Born in Long Branch, New Jersey.
1930s
Becomes a high school track star and meets his future wife, Adele.
WWII
Serves in the US Army, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge.
Post-WWII
Opens the first Black-owned dental lab in Monmouth County.
1998
At 76, breaks the M75 200-meter world record.
1999
At 77, wins the 75-and-over 100m dash at the Penn Relays.
2022
Celebrates his 100th birthday and sets a new 100m world record (M100) the next day.
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