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Australian Sprinters Chase Historic Sub-10-Second Barrier at National Championships

Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy lead a new generation of talent aiming to surpass Patrick Johnson's 20-year-old record in Perth.

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Australian sprinter Patrick Johnson finishes the men's 100 metres final at the IAAF Japan Grand Prix 2003 track and field meet in Osaka, western Japan May 10, 2003. Tim Montgomery of United States won the race in 10.04 seconds while Johnson placed second with 10.05 seconds. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
Australian Gout Gout (C) competes in the U20 to win the 100m at the Australian Athletics Championships on day one at WA Athletics Stadium in Perth on April 10, 2025.
Gout had never ran under 10 seconds for the 100m before Thursday's heat.

Overview

  • The Australian Athletics Championships in Perth have drawn significant attention as sprinters aim to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m event.
  • Patrick Johnson's longstanding national record of 9.93 seconds, set in 2003, remains a key milestone for Australian sprinting.
  • Gout Gout, a 17-year-old sensation compared to Usain Bolt, is competing in the U20 category, while 21-year-old Lachlan Kennedy races in the Open category.
  • Kennedy, who clocked 10.03 seconds last month, has expressed confidence in achieving a sub-10 time during the championships.
  • The growing rivalry between Gout and Kennedy, highlighted by their recent face-offs, underscores a resurgence of interest in Australian athletics ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.