Some people chase marathons. Abner Gaston Jr. just out-read a library full of kids, and he's already thinking about next summer's rematch.
At 98, he took on a summer reading challenge. He plans to do it again at 99
Abner Gaston Jr., a 98-year-old San Diego resident, completed the summer reading program at the Skyline Hills Library branch. He plans to continue reading this fall and will likely take on the challenge again next year, aiming to complete it at age 99.
Source: At 98, he took on a summer reading challenge. He plans to do it again at 99 — r/UpliftingNews
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