Gout Gout Sprints to Glory: Teen Star Smashes 20-Second Barrier in 2025
Holy smokes, Australia has a new sprint king! At just 17, Gout Gout lit up the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, blazing to the men’s 200m title in a mind-blowing 19.84 seconds, a wind-assisted run that shattered his own national record by 0.2 seconds. Though the +2.2 m/s wind keeps it off the official books, Gout has the track world buzzing. Is this teen prodigy the next Usain Bolt?
Gout Gout’s Historic 200m Triumph
The WA Athletics Stadium was electric as Gout toed the line. A false start by rival Lachlan Kennedy threw off the field, but Gout stayed cool, exploding from the blocks and hitting top gear to leave everyone else chasing silver. At 17, he’s likely the youngest men’s 200m national champion ever—a feat that’s got fans screaming his name.
“Feels pretty good,” Gout grinned. “That’s what I’ve been chasing. I got out, I sent it. Top speed is my gift. I used it, took off, and I got sub-20, so I couldn’t be happier. I think I’m maybe one of the youngest to ever win a men’s national title, so it definitely feels great. Couldn’t be happier for sure.”
Hailing from Ipswich, Queensland, Gout‘s born to South Sudanese parents has been a sprint sensation since age 14. From smashing Peter Norman’s 56-year-old 200m record in 2024 (20.04s) to grabbing U20 World Championship silver, he’s rewriting Australian athletics history.
Gout’s Sprint Stats: A Rising Star
How fast is Gout? Check out his latest performances:
| Event | Time | Date | Competition | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s 200m | 19.84s | April 2025 | Australian Championships | Wind-Assisted (+2.2 m/s) |
| Men’s 200m (U20) | 20.05s | March 2025 | Queensland State Championships | World-Leading Time |
| Men’s 100m | 9.99s | April 2025 | Australian Championships | Wind-Assisted (+3.5 m/s) |
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Peter Bol’s Record-Breaking Return
The championships also saw Peter Bol storm back, clocking a national record 1:43.79 in the men’s 800m. After a tough 2023 suspension (later lifted), Bol’s win is a massive step toward the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
“To be back here, to know this is where I belong is great,” Bol said. “I always knew I could do it, it was just a matter of time.”
Why Gout Gout Is Australia’s Next Big Thing
From soccer dreams to sprint stardom, Gout journey is pure inspiration. With an Adidas deal and viral runs like his 20.29s 200m in 2024, he’s a global name at 17. As the 2032 Brisbane Olympics approach, could Gout be Australia’s answer to Cathy Freeman? We’re betting on it!
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