South Sudanese-Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout clocked a wind-assisted 10.04 seconds in the 100mThe 16-year-old set clocked 10.17 seconds to move to fifth in the all-time Under-18 100m charts at the All-Schools Athletics ChampionshipsThe gangly sprinter has been compared to Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt and has been tipped to win medals
South Sudanese-Australian sprinter Gout Gout produced another sensational performance at the All-Schools Athletics Championships in Queensland, Australia.
The 16-year-old sprinter caught the attention of the world earlier this year after one of his performances went viral.
The youngster has been compared to Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt.
South Sudanese-Australian sprinter Gout Gout continues to set new records. Photo by Cameron Spencer.
Source: UGC
Gout Gout sets another record
Gout Gout stole the show again in Australia at the All-Schools Athletics Championships. He clocked a sensational 10.04 seconds in the heats with a tailwind of 3.4m/s. It is the fourth fastest time in all conditions.
That would be enough to shatter the national under-18 record. He clocked 10.17 seconds in the final, per Eurosport.
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This means he has a new personal best, breaking the record of 10.29 seconds he set in March this year, per World Athletics. He was also tenth quicker than Sebastian Sultana’s previous record.
Patrick Johnson remains the only Australian to run under 10 seconds. Gout turns 17 in December and will be looking to break the all-time under-18 record of 10.06 seconds held by Christian Miller.
If he continues like this, Gout could take part in the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The 2032 Olympics will also be held in Brisbane; therefore Gout could be in his prime.
Gout wins silver in Lima
Henzodaily.ng reported that Australian sprinter Gout Gout claimed a silver medal in the 200m event at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru.
He finished with a time of 20.60 seconds, narrowly behind South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza, who took gold in 20.52 seconds.
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Gout Gout compared to Bolt
Henzodaily.ng reported that Gout Gout addressed comparisons to sprinting legend Usain Bolt, expressing that he appreciates the recognition and aims to reach Bolt’s level in his career.
Source: TUKO.co.ke