Lutkenhaus, 17, upsets Olympic champion Wanyonyi in Oslo
American Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, but fellow teenager Gout Gout struggles in the 200m.
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Notable Quotes
"This boy [Lutkenhaus] is in a good shape."
— Emmanuel Wanyonyi , Athlete
"Tebogo is a great athlete, I've looked up to him for a long time and he deserved the win."
— Gout Gout , Athlete
"First and foremost, he should not get comfortable racing with the seniors."
— Letsile Tebogo , Athlete
Key People
A British sprinter who finished second in the women's 100m.
A 17-year-old American middle-distance runner who recently upset the Olympic champion in the men's 800m.
The 21-year-old Kenyan Olympic champion in the men's 800m.
An 18-year-old Australian sprinter who made his Diamond League debut.
An Olympic champion from St Lucia who won the women's 100m.
A Norwegian hurdler known for his performance in the men's 400m hurdles.
The reigning 200m Olympic champion from Botswana.
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American Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, but fellow teenager Gout Gout struggles in the 200m.
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