The 17-year-old dreamed of playing for the Dallas Cowboys. Now he is America\u2019s next big track star, with another chance for gold at this week\u2019s US championships<\/p>\n
George Lutkenhaus and his family were rushing to the airport. There was a plane to catch and traffic was bad. Inside the car was a tense silence. In the back, a teenager, minding his own business, AirPods in, seemingly oblivious. Wife Tricia turned to George. \u201cAre you OK?\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I am not OK!\u201d he replied. \u201cWhat just happened there was not normal! And he\u2019s just sitting there in the back \u2026 \u201d<\/p>\n
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