Who is Gout Gout?

Gout Gout is a 17-year-old sprinter from Australia who has taken the athletics world by storm. His incredible speed and dominant performances have drawn comparisons to the legendary Usain Bolt. Gout made his senior international debut at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava, where he set a new Australian record of 20.02 seconds in the 200m.

Early Life and Career

Born in Queensland to parents from South Sudan, Gout is one of seven children. His sprinting talent was first noticed by his school coach, Di Sheppard, when he was just 13 years old. Since then, Gout has set a series of impressive records at the youth level, including the Australian under-16 records in both the 100m and 200m.

Record-Breaking Performances

Gout's achievements include winning the Australian under-20 100m title with a time of 10.48 seconds and securing a 200m silver medal at the World Under-20 Championships in Lima. He also won the 200m and 400m at the 2024 GPS Track & Field Championships in Queensland. His fastest times are:

• 60m: 6.98s
• 100m: 10.17s
• 200m: 20.02s
• 400m: 46.20s

Comparisons to Usain Bolt

Gout's height, long strides, and string of victories have led to comparisons with Usain Bolt. Bolt himself acknowledged the resemblance, saying, "He looks like young me." Gout, however, is focused on making his own mark in the sport.

Future Goals

Gout's main goal for the season is the World Championships. He is set to compete at the Monaco Diamond League meet and is using these events to prepare for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. By the time of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Gout will be 20 years old, and many are excited to see how far he can go in his career.