All eyes from the track and field world are on Eugene, Oregon, where the USA Track & Field Championships are in full swing. While we’ve already witnessed some stunning finishes, the most memorable moment from the event came on 3rd August, when the world first learned of what 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus was capable of in the men’s 800 meters. The teenage phenom not only smashed his personal best but also set a new world best for U18, as he stunned everyone, including a former Olympic champion and record holder.

Lutkenhaus ran a spectacular 1:42.27 to finish second, defeating several seasoned pros and nearly taking over former world champion Donavan Brazier, who managed to keep hold of his No. 1 position in the end. No one believed that the Texas native would deliver what can only be

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