Teen Track Star Gout Gout Aims High After Breaking Usain Bolt’s Record

At just 17, the Australian sprinter is balancing school, training, and ambitions for Olympic glory while carving out his own legacy.

Gout Gout, a 17-year-old Australian sprinter, broke Usain Bolt's U20 200m record with a time of 20.04 seconds at the Australian All Schools Championships in December 2024.
Despite comparisons to Usain Bolt, Gout emphasizes his desire to establish his own legacy and be known as 'the next Gout Gout.'
He recently trained in Florida with Olympic champion Noah Lyles, gaining valuable insights while preparing for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Gout is balancing a rigorous six-day-a-week training schedule with his final year of high school, managing both academic and athletic commitments.
With a sponsorship deal from Adidas and aspirations for medals at the 2028 and 2032 Olympics, Gout is poised to make a lasting impact on the track and field world.