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16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus, an extraordinary high school runner from Texas, qualified for the World Championships in Tokyo by finishing second at the U.S. championships, setting records and signing a professional Nike contract, marking a rare leap from high school to professional athletics in track and field.
16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus defied expectations by qualifying for the world championships in the men's 800 meters, setting records and signing a professional contract with Nike, showcasing his remarkable talent and potential in track and field.
Cooper Lutkenhaus, a 16-year-old from Texas, set the fastest time ever for a high school runner in the 800 meters at 1:42.27, making him the youngest American to compete in the World Athletics Championships and earning praise as one of the most impressive high school athletes in history.
Katie Ledecky won her seventh world title in the 800-meter freestyle at the Singapore championships, reaffirming her dominance in the event with a record-breaking time, while Summer McIntosh, the young Canadian swimmer, finished second in a highly competitive race.