Gout Gout Shatters 200m Record in Brisbane

Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout has made history by becoming the fastest 16-year-old over 200 meters, clocking 20.04 seconds at the Australian schools championships, breaking a record that stood since 1968. His achievement also positions him as the second-fastest athlete under 18, with only Erriyon Knighton having a quicker time. In addition to his 200m triumph, Gout recorded a legal 10.17 seconds in the 100m final, marking the sixth-fastest under-18 time, and he had initially clocked 10.04 seconds in the heats, albeit with wind assistance. Gout, who is set to travel to the U.S. to train with Olympic champion Noah Lyles, expressed excitement about his accomplishments and aspirations for future records. He aims to compete in the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, where he will be 24, and is focused on breaking both the 10-second barrier in the 100m and the 20-second barrier in the 200m. Gout, the son of South Sudanese migrants, has drawn comparisons to sprinting legend Usain Bolt due to his rapid rise and exceptional talent.