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Rohan Browning and Gout Gout Dominate Australian Sprint Titles in Dramatic Clashes

Browning edges Kennedy in a photo-finish 100m race, while Gout clocks a wind-assisted 19.84 in the 200m final, highlighting Australia's evolving sprinting rivalry.

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Gout Gout celebrates with spectators after winning the men's 200m at Australia's national championships.
Gout Gout broke the 20-second barrier as he won the men's 200m title at the Australian Athletic Championships.
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Overview

  • Rohan Browning claimed his third Australian men's 100m title, narrowly defeating Lachlan Kennedy by 0.005 seconds in a thrilling finish in Perth.
  • Gout Gout won the men's 200m final with a wind-assisted time of 19.84 seconds, which, due to an illegal tailwind, will not count as an official personal best.
  • Lachlan Kennedy was disqualified from the 200m final after a false start, denying fans the anticipated rematch with Gout Gout.
  • Gout's recent performances build on his record-breaking achievements, including breaking Peter Norman's longstanding 200m record in December 2024.
  • The Australian Athletics Championships reflect a growing public interest in track and field, with emerging rivalries and dramatic finishes reshaping the national sprinting scene.