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Gout Gout Runs Wind-Assisted Sub-10 Seconds Twice at Australian Championships

The 17-year-old sprinting prodigy clocked 9.99 seconds in both the heat and final of the U20 100m, though illegal tailwinds prevent official recognition.

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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, a 17-year-old sprinter, broke the 10-second barrier twice in the U20 100m at the Australian Athletics Championships, recording 9.99 seconds in both the heat and final.
  • Both times were wind-assisted, with tailwinds of +3.5m/s and +2.6m/s, exceeding the legal limit of +2.0m/s, leaving the results ineligible for official records.
  • Gout's performances highlight his potential as a rising star in Australian sprinting, drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt and sparking excitement for his future in the sport.
  • The young sprinter's achievements build on his earlier success, including breaking the Australian 200m record in December 2024 and running a world-leading 20.05 seconds in March 2025.
  • Gout is set to compete in the open 200m final on Sunday, where he may face rival Lachlan Kennedy, who recently defeated him in the event at the Maurie Plant Meet.