16-Year-Old Gout Gout Breaks Australia's Longstanding 200m Record

The teenage sprinter clocked 20.04 seconds, surpassing Peter Norman’s 56-year-old record and earning comparisons to Usain Bolt.

Gout Gout, a 16-year-old Australian sprinter of South Sudanese heritage, set a new national 200m record with a time of 20.04 seconds at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane.
The record, previously held by Peter Norman since 1968, was one of the longest-standing in Australian athletics history.
Gout’s time is the fastest ever by a 16-year-old and surpasses Usain Bolt’s 200m record at the same age, drawing global attention and comparisons to the legendary sprinter.
Norman’s family publicly celebrated Gout’s achievement, calling it a fitting continuation of Norman’s legacy, which includes his support for racial equality at the 1968 Olympics.
Gout is set to train in the United States with world champion Noah Lyles and coach Lance Brauman, with aspirations of competing at the World Championships and future Olympics.