Gout Gout Breaks Peter Norman's 200m Record

Gout Gout, a 16-year-old Australian sprinter, has set a new record by running the 200m in 20.04 seconds at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships, surpassing the Australian national record of 20.06 seconds set by Peter Norman in 1968. Born to South Sudanese parents, Gout has rapidly risen in the athletics world, having already earned a silver medal at the World U20 Championships. His performances have drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt, with Olympic champion Noah Lyles inviting him to train in the US. Earlier in the day, Gout also ran a wind-assisted 100m in 10.04 seconds, the fourth fastest in under-18 history, though not eligible for the record books, and secured a legal 100m time of 10.17 seconds. Gout has expressed his surprise at achieving these feats so early in his career, highlighting his potential for a promising future in track and field.