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17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus — a Denton County native — wins 800-meter US outdoor title
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· July 27, 2026
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Cooper Lutkenhaus continued an impressive start to his professional running career Sunday, when he won the men's 800-meter race at the U.S. track and field outdoor championships. The 17-year-old from Justin took gold with a time of 1:43.48.
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Key points The 17-year-old from Justin took gold with a time of 1:43. Cooper Lutkenhaus continued an impressive start to his professional running career Sunday, when he won the men's 800-meter race at the U. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Cooper Lutkenhaus continued an impressive start to his professional running career Sunday, when he won the men's 800-meter race at the U.S. track and field outdoor championships. The 17-year-old from Justin took gold with a time of 1:43.48.
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