Teen Sprinter Gout Gout Breaks Records and Gains Global Attention

The 17-year-old Australian athlete, faster than Usain Bolt at the same age, is balancing school, training, and rising fame as he sets his sights on international success.

• Gout Gout, a 17-year-old sprinter from Ipswich, Queensland, recently claimed the under-20 100m title at the Queensland Athletics Championships with a time of 10.38 seconds.
• In December 2024, Gout broke the Australian 200-meter record set 56 years ago, running 20.04 seconds at just 16 years old.
• He has signed a multi-million-dollar sponsorship deal with Adidas and trained with Olympic champion Noah Lyles in Florida, focusing on mental and physical preparation.
• Gout's speed at his age has drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt, with Bolt himself noting the similarity to his younger self.
• Balancing his athletic career with school and family, Gout is being touted as a potential star for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, though he and his team are cautious about managing expectations.

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