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Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy Push Australian Sprinting to New Heights

Teenager Gout Gout runs two sub-10-second 100m races with wind assistance, as Lachlan Kennedy clocks a legal 10.00 seconds at the Australian Athletics Championships.

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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

  • 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.