Overview

• Gout Gout, 17, ran two 9.99-second 100m races at the Australian Athletics Championships, but both were disqualified due to illegal tailwinds.
• Lachlan Kennedy, 21, became the second-fastest Australian sprinter in history with a legal 10.00-second 100m time during the same championships.
• The rivalry between Gout and Kennedy continues to captivate audiences, with both athletes striving to achieve a legal sub-10-second 100m performance.
• Gout’s rapid rise and performances have drawn international attention, with comparisons to Usain Bolt and heightened interest in Australian athletics.
• The resurgence of Australian sprinting is further highlighted by record-breaking performances and growing public and media engagement in the sport.