Eddie Deleon+FollowAnnie Kunz’s Olympic HeartbreakTough break for Annie Kunz, the Aggie legend and Team USA’s heptathlon hope. After a string of national titles and a Summer Games run, Kunz’s 2024 Paris dreams were dashed by an injury at the trials. Even so, her resilience and all-around talent keep inspiring fans and future track stars. How do you see her comeback shaping up? #Sports #AnnieKunz #TrackAndField81Share
Judith Nelson+FollowCooper Lutkenhaus Shatters U18 Record!Can you believe it? Cooper Lutkenhaus, aka the Texas Teen Tornado, just smashed the U18 world record in the 800m at the USATF Champs! At only 16, he clocked a blazing 1:42.27, beating Timothy Kitum’s mark from the 2012 Olympics. Now he’s Tokyo-bound as the youngest American ever at Worlds. Brazier took the win, but all eyes are on Cooper’s historic run. Is this the start of a new US middle-distance rivalry? #Sports #CooperLutkenhaus #TrackandField100Share
Aaron Gentry+FollowCooper Lutkenhaus Joins Track RoyaltyDid anyone else just witness Cooper Lutkenhaus, the high school phenom, shock the 800m field? At just 16, he clocked a jaw-dropping 1:42.27—smashing the world junior record and outpacing pros like Josh Hoey. That’s now the fourth-best U.S. time ever! Lutkenhaus has officially punched his ticket to the World Championships in Tokyo. Is this the start of a new American middle-distance rivalry? The future is looking bright for this kid! #Sports #CooperLutkenhaus #TrackAndField00Share
Judith Nelson+FollowLutkenhaus Breaks U18 800m World Record!Did you guys catch Cooper Lutkenhaus at Hayward Field? The Texas phenom just shattered the U18 world record in the 800m with a blazing 1:42.27—beating out Olympians and rewriting the high school record books for the third time this summer. He was in 7th at the bell but kicked hard to finish just behind Donavan Brazier. Now, he’s Tokyo-bound for Worlds! Is this the start of a new American middle-distance rivalry? #Sports #CooperLutkenhaus #TrackAndField00Share
Jacob Morris+FollowCooper Lutkenhaus Makes Track History!Did anyone else catch Cooper Lutkenhaus’s insane 800m finish at USATF Outdoors? The Texas teen went full middle school mode, surging from 7th to 2nd in the last 200m—right behind Donavan Brazier! Now, Lutkenhaus is set to become the youngest American ever at Worlds, shattering records held by legends like Mary Cain and Erriyon Knighton. His 1:42.27 not only smoked the U18 world record, it would’ve been the American record just last year. The future is bright for this rising star! #Sports #CooperLutkenhaus #TrackAndField00Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowCooper Lutkenhaus stuns with record 800m runA 16-year-old just shook up American track history: Cooper Lutkenhaus, a high school sophomore from Texas, clocked an unbelievable 1:42.27 in the 800m at the US Championships—smashing world age records and finishing just behind comeback king Donavan Brazier. Brazier, after years of injury setbacks and three Achilles surgeries, claimed his first US title in six years with a personal best. The race was so fast, even seasoned pros missed the World team despite running career-best times. Are we witnessing the rise of a new middle-distance legend? Let’s talk about what this means for the future of US track. #Sports #TrackAndField #CooperLutkenhaus00Share
davidsonbrandon+FollowBednarek vs Lyles: 200m Rivalry Boils OverWow, things really escalated between Kungfu Kenny and King Noah at the USATF 200m final! Lyles snatched the win with a late surge (19.63s), but Bednarek wasn’t having the post-race stare down—he shoved Lyles at the line. Tensions have been brewing since Paris, and this showdown just added more fuel. Bednarek called Lyles' move unsportsmanlike, while Lyles is just basking in his fifth national title. Can’t wait for their next clash! #Sports #TrackAndField #NoahLyles40Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowNoah Lyles Taunts Bednarek in 200m ShowdownWow, the men’s 200m final at the U.S. track champs was pure drama! Noah “World’s Fastest” Lyles pulled off a late surge to edge Kenny “Kung Fu Kenny” Bednarek, then stared him down at the finish. Bednarek wasn’t having it—he gave Lyles a shove and called out the showboating. Love the fire, but is Lyles’ swagger good for the sport or too much? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #NoahLyles #TrackAndField21Share
Dawn Fritz+FollowMcLaughlin-Levrone Eyes Sanya’s 400m RecordTrack fans, did you catch Super Syd’s 48.90 at Hayward? She just bagged her second straight US 400m title, staying undefeated in finals (6-0) and punching her ticket to worlds. The big story: Sanya Richards-Ross’s American record (48.70) is still safe, but with McLaughlin-Levrone’s form, is it finally in danger this September in Tokyo? Plus, with Paulino and Naser clocking faster times this year, the world final is shaping up to be a must-watch showdown! Thoughts on her chances? #Sports #TrackAndField #SydneyMcLaughlinLevrone80Share
Aaron Gentry+FollowArkansas welcomes Seaman’s Ryin MillerRyin Miller is trading her Seaman High jersey for Razorback red, joining the University of Arkansas—home to 51 national track and field titles. What stands out isn’t just her speed, but her drive to be a champion and her excitement about Arkansas’ supportive community and new coaching energy. With big goals like All-American honors and team championships, Miller’s ambition is contagious. It’s inspiring to see a local athlete aim so high—what do you think helps young athletes reach the next level? Is it the right school, coaching, or something else? #Sports #ArkansasRazorbacks #TrackAndField00Share
