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Gout Gout Runs Back-to-Back Wind-Assisted Sub-10s at Australian Championships

The 17-year-old sprinting sensation clocked 9.99 seconds twice in Perth, though illegal tailwinds prevent official recognition of his times.

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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 clocked 9.99 seconds in both the U20 100m heat and final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, aided by illegal tailwinds of +3.5m/s and +2.6m/s respectively.
  • Despite the wind assistance, his performances highlight his potential to legally break the 10-second barrier in the near future.
  • The teenager has drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt, with experts noting his raw talent and room for improvement in technical areas like starts.
  • Gout's rivalry with Lachlan Kennedy continues to energize Australian sprinting, with both athletes competing in the 200m final on Sunday.
  • Former record-holder Patrick Johnson has expressed optimism about Gout breaking his 9.93-second national record, which has stood since 2003.