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'So close on the line!' - Teenager Lutkenhaus stuns Olympic champion in 800m

Seventeen-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus defeated Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m race at the Diamond League meeting in Norway this week. Lutkenhaus crossed the finish line just ahead of Wanyonyi, marking a significant upset for the young athlete against the established Olympic gold medalist. The event took place at the Bislett Games in Oslo, a prestigious stop on the Diamond League circuit. Wanyonyi, the reigning Olympic 800m champion, was considered the favorite heading into the race. Lutkenhaus's victory highlights a rising talent in middle-distance running.
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