Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Gout Gout: Aussie Sprinter's Rise as a New Track Star
Gout Gout, a 17-year-old from Australia, is becoming a big name in sprinting.
He just ran the 200m race really fast in Europe, breaking his own record.
People are saying he runs like Usain Bolt, the famous Jamaican runner.
Gout was born in Australia, and his parents came from South Sudan.
He's getting better and faster, and he's even been signed by Adidas.
He is training hard and is going to race more in Europe before going back to school and then to a big race in Japan.
Teenage sprinter Gout Gout broke his own personal best and Australian record in the 200m race at the Ostrava Golden Spike.
The 17-year-old's performance has drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt due to his running style and speed.
Gout's parents are South Sudanese immigrants who moved to Australia in 2005.
Gout's best time is 19.84 seconds in the 200m race with an illegal wind reading of +2.2 seconds.
He will race again in Europe next month, followed by schoolwork and preparation for the world championships in Tokyo.
- Who
- Gout Gout, a 17-year-old sprinter.
- What
- Gout Gout broke his personal best and Australian record in the 200m race.
- When
- Recently, at the Ostrava Golden Spike on Tuesday.
- Where
- Ostrava, Czech Republic.
- Why
- To compete professionally and continue to improve his racing times.
- Age
- 17
- Nationality
- Australian
- Event
- 200m race
- Best time (official)
- 20.02s
- Parents' origin
- South Sudan
- Signed by
- Adidas