South Sudanese-Australian sprint prodigy Gout Gout continues to dazzle the athletics world with his breathtaking performances. At just 16 years old, Gout has drawn comparisons to Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt due to his raw talent and electrifying speed.
Competing at the All-Schools Athletics Championships in Queensland, the teenage sensation clocked a remarkable 10.04 seconds in the 100m heats. Although the time was wind-assisted with a tailwind of 3.4m/s, it ranks as the fourth-fastest time in all conditions for an under-18 athlete.
In the final, Gout delivered another outstanding performance, running 10.17 seconds to set a new personal best. This shattered his previous record of 10.29 seconds, achieved earlier this year, and solidified his position as one of the fastest youth sprinters in history. According to Eurosport, his latest feat places him fifth on the all-time under-18 100m charts, with the potential to break Christian Miller’s 10.06-second record soon.
Gout’s incredible rise has captivated fans and experts alike, with many tipping him to win medals on the global stage. The teenager turns 17 in December and is eyeing more milestones, including becoming just the second Australian sprinter, after Patrick Johnson, to break the 10-second barrier.
With his rapid progress and immense potential, Gout Gout is firmly establishing himself as a future star in athletics.
