Teen Sprinter Gout Gout Breaks 20-Second Barrier in Wind-Aided 200m Run

Australian phenom Gout Gout clocked a wind-assisted 19.98 seconds at the Queensland Championships, sparking comparisons to Usain Bolt.

Gout Gout, a 17-year-old Australian sprinter, ran a wind-assisted 200m in 19.98 seconds at the Queensland Athletics Championships, breaking the 20-second barrier for the first time.
The tailwind during the race measured +3.6m/s, exceeding the +2m/s limit for record eligibility, rendering the time ineligible for official recognition.
Earlier in the heats, Gout clocked 20.05 seconds with legal wind conditions, making it the fastest 200m time of 2025 so far and a world-leading mark across all age groups.
The performance has led to comparisons with Usain Bolt, with Gout running faster than Bolt's teenage records but still far from Bolt's all-time 200m record of 19.19 seconds.
Veteran coach Pau Fradera praised Gout's technical proficiency, suggesting his controlled running style gives him an edge over Bolt at a similar age, though he emphasized the need for further development.