Gout Gout eyes more history after 100m stunner at Australian Athletics Championships
Gout Gout will get another golden opportunity to claim sprinting history after breaking the magical 10-second barrier. Here’s everything you need to know about his next race.
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Sprint sensation Gout Gout continues his exciting journey at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth this weekend.
The rising star of Australian athletics, Gout Gout stunned the athletics world again when he broke the magical 10-second barrier for the 100m twice in one night.
And their could be more to come, with Gout Gout set to contest the 200m race in Perth this weekend.
Check out everything you need to know about Gout Gout’s next races.
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When is Gout Gout’s next race?
After winning the under-20 100m title and twice breaking the magical 10-second barrier with wind-assisted 9.99sec runs, Gout Gout turns his attention to the men’s 200m race.
The 200m, where he will face Lachlan Kennedy, is on Sunday, April 13 with the heats at 2.45pm and final at 5pm AEDT.
How to watch Gout Gout race
The 2025 Australian Athletics Championships will be streamed by 7Plus
Can Gout Gout break the magical 10-second barrier?
There was excitement leading into the meet around Gout Gout potentially breaking 10 seconds on a fast track in Perth — and he did just that on the way to winning the under-20 title.
The remarkable 17-year-old clocked 9.99sec in the heat and then backed it up with the exact same time in the final of the U/20 100m at the national championships. Infortunately on both occasions there was an illegal tail wind. which meant Gout’s extraordinary feats won’t go into the official record books.
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Is Gout Gout faster than Usain Bolt?
Gout Gout has been compared to Usain Bolt, with even the Jamaican sprinting legend acknowledging the young Queenslander bears a striking resemblance to him when he runs. While Bolt’s best times are superior, Gout has recorded similar times to the Olympic champion at the age of 15, 16 and 17.
Is Gout Gout sponsored?
After a spirited bidding war between brands, Gout signed with Adidas – the company’s overseas boss wanted the 16-year-old after seeing one of the viral race videos – in October to a multimillion-dollar contract over six years.
What record did Gout Gout break?
Gout went under Peter Norman’s 56-year-old 200m record - the longest held senior record in Australian athletics - by clocking a mind-blowing 20.04sec at the Australian All Schools Championships in December 2024.
What is Gout Gout’s top 100m time?
His top official time is 10.17 seconds, set at the Australian All Schools Championships in December 2024
What is Gout Gout’s top 200m time?
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His top time is 20.04 seconds, set at the Australian All Schools Championships in December 2024
How old is Gout Gout?
Gout Gout is 17
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