Gout Gout: 15 Incredible facts about Teen sensation chasing Bolt’s records
Bolt and Gout
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
At just 17 years old, Australian teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout is already being touted as the next big thing in athletics. With his explosive speed, remarkable endurance, and an impressive track record of breaking records at junior levels, many experts and analysts believe that he has the potential to redefine the sport of sprinting.
His rapid rise through the ranks, coupled with his ability to clock jaw-dropping times, has led to comparisons with the legendary Usain Bolt. Some even speculate that he could eventually shatter Bolt’s iconic 100m and 200m world records, a feat once thought nearly impossible.
As the world watches his progression with keen interest, Gout’s performances continue to generate excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead. With his combination of natural talent, rigorous training, and unwavering determination, he is poised to leave an indelible mark on the world of track and field.
Here are 15 astonishing facts about this young sprinter who is taking the world by storm.
1. Record-Breaking Talent: Gout Gout is the Australian and Oceanian record holder in the 200 metres, setting an astonishing time of 20.04 seconds in 2024 at just 16 years.
2. African Heritage: Born in Ipswich, Queensland, Gout’s parents are originally from South Sudan. They moved to Australia two years before his birth.
3. Name Misspelling: His actual family name is “Guot,” but an error in translation from Arabic resulted in “Gout” being his official surname.
4. Early Sporting Interests: Before focusing on athletics, Gout was an avid soccer player and admired Cristiano Ronaldo as his sporting idol.
5. Schooling and Training: He attends Ipswich Grammar School in South East Queensland, where he balances his academics with intensive sprint training.
6. Rising Through the Ranks: Gout first made headlines in 2022 when, at just 14, he ran 10.57 seconds in the 100m.
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7. Breaking National Records: In 2023, at age 15, he shattered the Australian under-18 200m record, running 20.87 seconds at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane.
8. Personal Best in the 100m: In March 2024, he clocked a blistering 10.29 seconds to win the U18 Boys 100m at the Queensland Athletics Championships.
9. Dominance at National Level: He won the Australian U20 100m title in Adelaide in April 2024 with a time of 10.48 seconds.
10. Global Recognition: At the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, he secured a silver medal in the 200m with a personal best of 20.60 seconds.
11. Triple Crown Victory: During the GPS Track & Field Championships in October 2024, he achieved a rare treble, winning the 100m (10.36s), 200m (20.86s), and 400m (47.57s).
12. Landmark Sponsorship: On October 28, 2024, Gout signed his first professional contract with Adidas, a significant milestone in his blossoming career.
13. Historic 200m Performance: In November 2024, at the Queensland All-Schools Championships, he ran 20.29 seconds in the 200m heats, setting the Oceanian U20 record and becoming the fastest Australian since 1993.
14. Sprinting Past Legends: His 200m time placed him fourth in the world all-time youth rankings, trailing only Erriyon Knighton, Usain Bolt, and Puripol Boonson.
15. Breaking Bolt’s Record: In December 2024, at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championship, Gout clocked 20.04 seconds in the 200m final, surpassing Usain Bolt’s U18 record and breaking a 56-year-old Australian record held by Peter Norman.
With his meteoric rise, blistering speed, and relentless drive, Gout Gout is undoubtedly one of the most exciting young sprinters in the world today. If he continues on this trajectory, he may soon rewrite history and dethrone Usain Bolt as the fastest man on the planet.
