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Hunt closes in on historic four-gold haul as Britain dominates European Championships
Amy Hunt secured her third gold in six days at the European Championships in Birmingham as GB’s women won the 4x100m relay, with Dina Asher-Smith extending her medal tally to seven golds and equalling the Championships’ all-time medal record; Britain moved to 12 medals (six gold) as the men’s team also claimed 4x100m relay gold in 38.45 seconds.
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Kerr Aims for Historic 3:43 Mile in London
Josh Kerr, a multi-time world champion, will attempt to break the iconic mile world record of 3:43.13 in a real race at the London Diamond League on July 18, aided by a customized Brooks spike setup, treating the effort as a peak-season goal rather than a time trial and facing a strong field led by Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
Texas teen claims youngest-ever indoor 800m world title
Texas 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won the 800m at the World Indoor Championships in 1:44.24, becoming the youngest indoor world champion and finishing 0.14 seconds ahead of Belgium’s Eliott Crestan. The previous record was held by Mohammed Aman (18 years, 61 days in 2012). Lutkenhaus said his late surge stemmed from confidence, while Crestan praised his acceleration and suggested Lutkenhaus could be the future, as the USA led the medal table with six golds.
OU to Host SEC Launch Party with Open House and Celebrations on July 1
The University of Oklahoma and its Athletics Department will host a series of free public events on July 1 to celebrate their move to the Southeastern Conference. Sponsored by Riverwind Casino, the festivities will include a 5K glow run, pep rallies, equipment sales, SEC Network programming, and a "Party In The Palace" event at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium featuring live music, speeches, and a drone show. Additional events will take place in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with a student-centric celebration planned for the fall semester.