Australian Teen Sprinter Gout Gout Breaks 10-Second Barrier at Queensland School Meet

Australian teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout has once again broken the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters with a hand-timed 9.94 seconds at a low-key school event in Queensland, although this run will not count officially due to the timing method. The 17-year-old Ipswich Grammar School student, who has previously run sub-10 seconds with wind-assisted times, is preparing for his senior debut at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he will compete in the 200 meters. Gout's manager described the recent race as a valuable warm-up that demonstrates his strong form leading up to the championships. Gout has also achieved significant milestones recently, including winning the Under-23 200m race at the Diamond League debut in Monaco and setting a national record of 20.02 seconds in the 200m. Despite his rapid rise and international attention, he remains focused on balancing schoolwork and training while aiming for future Olympic success, including aspirations for double gold at Brisbane 2032. His upcoming challenge at the world championships includes competing against top athletes like Olympic champions Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo.