Dr. Sander Scorcher
Cooper Lutkenhaus breaks U.S. U20 indoor 800m record at Dr. Sander Scorcher
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Seventeen-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus made history at the Dr. Sander Scorcher Invitational by shattering the U.S. under-20 indoor 800m record with a time of 1:45.23 in his professional debut. The meet, held at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York on January 25, 2026, also featured strong performances from international athletes, including Sweden's Wilma Nielsen winning the women's mile in a world-leading 4:26.74.
The Dr. Sander Scorcher indoor track and field invitational concluded on January 24, 2026, at The Armory in New York City, featuring standout performances from Fordham, La Salle, and Maryland athletes. Competitors excelled in distance runs, sprints, and field events across two days of competition. Notable results included national rankings and school records.
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The UMBC Men's Track & Field team kicked off the Dr. Sander Scorcher in New York City with two victories on Friday afternoon. Ojigwe Olua spearheaded the performance for the Retrievers. Several athletes contributed to the strong start.