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.