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Teen Sprinter Gout Gout Wins Australian 200m Title with Wind-Aided Record

The 17-year-old clocked a blistering 19.84 seconds in Perth, though the time was invalidated due to excessive tailwind, highlighting his growing dominance and challenges in the sport.

Gout Gout celebrates with spectators after winning the men's 200m at Australia's national championships.
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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

  • Gout Gout claimed the Australian 200m title with a wind-assisted time of 19.84 seconds, the second-fastest ever by an under-20 sprinter in all conditions.
  • The excessive tailwind of +2.2 m/s rendered the time ineligible for official record recognition, continuing a pattern of invalidated performances for the young athlete.
  • Gout also recorded two sub-10-second 100m runs during the championships, but both were disqualified due to illegal wind readings.
  • His main rival, Lachlan Kennedy, was disqualified from the 200m final after a false start, eliminating the anticipated head-to-head showdown.
  • Despite setbacks with wind-assisted times, Gout remains focused on upcoming international competitions, including the 2028 and 2032 Olympics, as he emerges as a global sprinting talent.