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Teen Sprinter Gout Gout Targets European Debut at Ostrava Golden Spike

He spent months refining his starts in the gym to prove himself against seasoned internationals in Ostrava.

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Gout Gout wins the men's 200m final during the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth in April

Overview

  • Gout Gout is set to make his professional European debut in the 200m at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet on June 24.
  • Since his wind-aided 19.84-second run at April’s Australian Championships, he has focused on strength training and start technique.
  • His legal best of 20.04 seconds, achieved last December, broke Usain Bolt’s age-group mark and remains the fastest 200m by an Australian teenager.
  • The 17-year-old prefers the 200m over the 100m and models his style on Usain Bolt as he eyes the Tokyo world championships and LA 2028 Olympics.
  • Coach Di Sheppard has warned that sustaining elite progress will demand personal sacrifices as he prepares to face rivals like Reynier Mena and Lachlan Kennedy.