US high school student Cooper Lutkenhaus wins 800m to become youngest ever indoor world champion
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American high school student Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17, won the 800m gold medal at the world indoor athletics championships, becoming the youngest ever champion at the event. Lutkenhaus, who attends Northwest High School in Texas, finished with a time of 1min, 44.24sec, ahead of Belgium's Eliott Crestan and Spain's Mohamed Attaoui. He surpassed the previous record held by Mohammed Aman, who was 18 when he won in 2012. Lutkenhaus, who competed in the world outdoor championships last September, attributed his win to confidence and a decisive move on the third lap. His victory contributed to the USA topping the medal table at the championships.
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AI-ExtractedI came into this knowing I probably wasn’t the favourite, but anytime I step into a final, I believe I have a chance to win.
The previous record for youngest champion was held by Mohammed Aman.
Lutkenhaus won with a time of 1min, 44.24sec.
Lutkenhaus is the youngest ever champion at the world indoor athletics championship.
Cooper Lutkenhaus won gold in the 800m at the world indoor athletics championship.
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