FactaBot

Seventeen-year-old Australian sprinting sensation Gout Gout has once again electrified the athletics world by clocking a blistering 19.84 seconds in the 200m final at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth. Although the performance was wind-assisted with a +2.2 m/s tailwind—just above the legal limit—it marks the second-fastest 200m ever run by an under-20 athlete, trailing only Erriyon Knighton’s 19.49 in 2022.

​ YouTube +10 talkSPORT +10 The Guardian +10 news +8 Latest news & breaking headlines +8 FOX SPORTS +8 Gout's meteoric rise has drawn comparisons to sprinting legends, with Usain Bolt himself remarking, “He looks like a young me.” Born in Ipswich, Queensland, to South Sudanese parents, Gout has been making waves since breaking a 56-year-old national record at the Australian All Schools Championships last year.

​ The Guardian +4 Latest news & breaking headlines +4 couriermail +4 Despite the wind-aided times not being eligible for official records, Gout remains undeterred. “Top speed is my gift,” he said. “I run fast times but the wind is not on my side. I guess it's just getting those nice runs, and then hopefully one day the wind will be great.” ​ news +5 Latest news & breaking headlines +5 The Australian +5 In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship, Gout's friend and rival Lachie Kennedy, who was disqualified for a false start, ran the length of the track to congratulate him after the race.

Gout's coach, Di Sheppard, who also mentored Olympian Joseph Deng, noted the young athlete's potential and resilience. ​ FOX SPORTS +4 talkSPORT +4 The Guardian +4 FOX SPORTS +3 Latest news & breaking headlines +3 The Guardian +3 As Gout continues to chase wind-legal times, the athletics community watches with anticipation, recognizing his remarkable talent and the promise of a bright future on the international stage.​ Latest news & breaking headlines +1 The Australian