Cooper Lutkenhaus edges Olympic champion Wanyonyi in 800m at Bislett Stadium
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17, captured the 800m title by a slim margin of 0.01 seconds over Emmanuel Wanyonyi at Bislett Stadium on June 10. This dramatic race showcased Lutkenhaus's talent against the Olympic champion, while Australian athlete Gout Gout finished in sixth place. The venue, known for setting over 70 world records, continues to be a stage for remarkable athletic feats. Lutkenhaus's victory adds to his impressive young career as he builds momentum heading into future competitions.
- •Lutkenhaus wins the 800m by 0.01 seconds.
- •Emmanuel Wanyonyi finishes second.
- •Gout Gout places sixth in the race.
- •Bislett Stadium has hosted 70 world records.
- •Lutkenhaus continues to impress at a young age.
- 8:54 PMThe Guardian Sport — American teenager Lutkenhaus stuns Olympic champion as Gout learns lesson
"Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17, wins 800m by 0.01sec Gout Gout sixth; Tebogo: ‘He still has a long way to go’ There are fewer venues more deeply embedded into track and field’s soul than the Bislett Stadium. An extraordinary 70 world records have been set here. Plenty of reputations have been made. Plenty more left frayed, too. And so it proved again as the brilliant 17-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus added to his staggering résumé by taking down the Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi with a race for the ages. And another, the Australian star Gout Gout, learned what it was like in the big leagues. Continue reading...
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