Quick Info
| Profession | Track and field athlete |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/12/2008 |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthplace | Justin, Texas |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Cooper Lutkenhaus
Lutkenhaus won the men's 800 meters at the USATF Outdoor Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York in 1:43.48, beating Wes Ferguson and Hobbs Kessler. The 17-year-old's winning margin of more than a second completed a national indoor and outdoor sweep in the same season.
Lutkenhaus ran 1:42.08 to win the 800 meters at the Oslo Diamond League, beating Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi. The time was the fastest in the world in 2026 and moved him into a tie for 14th on the all-time performance list.
Cooper Lutkenhaus won the men's 800 meters at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland, becoming the youngest individual medalist in the history of the World Indoor Championships. At 17 years and 93 days old, he also became the youngest man to win a senior individual world medal, indoors or outdoors.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Specializes in the 800 meters |
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| Major Achievement | 2026 world indoor champion in the 800 meters |
| Record | World under-18 record holder in the 800 meters with 1:42.08 set in 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Events | 400m and 800m |
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| Personal Bests (Outdoor) | 800 m: 1:42.08 (Oslo, 2026); 400 m: 46.30 (Austin, 2025); 1500 m: 3:45.10 (Los Angeles, 2026) |
| Personal Bests (Indoor) | 800 m: 1:44.03 (Winston-Salem, 2026); 600 m: 1:14.15 (New York, 2026) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Northwest High School (Texas) |
Personal Life
| Education | Attends Northwest High School in Justin, Texas, and is a senior in the 2026-27 school year |
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Relationships & More
| Agent | Ray Flynn |
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| Coach | Chris Capeau (2024–present); Burke Binning (2023–2024) |
| Club | Nike |
Career
| Sport | Track and field |
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| Event | 800 meters |
| Notable Result | Won gold at the 2026 World Indoor Championships |
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| Turned Pro | 2025 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born on 19 December 2008. | |
| 2. He is an American middle-distance runner. | |
| 3. He became the 2026 world indoor champion in the 800 meters. | |
| 4. He holds the world under-18 record in the 800 meters. | |
| 5. He holds the world under-20 record in the short track 800 meters. |
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