Overview

• He finished seventh in his 800m heat in 1:47.68 and did not advance to the semifinals.
• He is the youngest American ever to compete at a World Athletics Championships after earning his spot at the U.S. trials.
• Lutkenhaus compared the result to “failing a math test” and said he would learn from it and come back stronger.
• His 1:42.27 at the trials set a world under-18 record and helped pave the way to a Nike professional deal.
• Top names advanced from the heats, with Donavan Brazier posting the fastest time as Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Marco Arop also moved on.