96-Year-Old Breaks World Record At Turkey Day 5K

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HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4)- A 96-year-old man broke a world record on Thursday at the Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K.

Bob McAdam lives in a retirement home but has always stayed active.

Bob McAdam (credit: CBS)

He broke a record for his age group, finishing the race in 48 minutes and 19 seconds.

"It was a great day, I'll try to remember it," said McAdam. "I told my mother I'd never be 55, that was when I was 19 and didn't know better."

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McAdam beat the previous record for a runner in his age group by almost two minutes.

He thanked the crowd for cheering him on the entire way.