Gout has re-written the history books in 2024, with his recent runs seeing him claim an age group record that formerly belonged to the legendary Usain Bolt. Olympics.com looks at how Gout compares to Bolt and why the Australian is one of the most talked-about young sprinters on the planet.
It’s not often that a sprinting talent comes around that is worthy of comparison with the great Usain Bolt.
But the performances of Australia’s 16-year-old Gout Gout have been so exciting of late that athletics aficionados are purring with excitement about the prospect of just how good this young sprinter can be.
Throughout 2024, Gout’s performances have seen him break a slew of records, culminating in a run at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane on 7 December, where he became the fastest 16-year-old 200m runner in history.
That single performance has left many in the world wondering just how far the teenage sensation can go. And who better to compare him to than the greatest sprinter of all time – Usain “Lightning” Bolt.
It’s not often that a sprinting talent comes around that is worthy of comparison with the great Usain Bolt.
But the performances of Australia’s 16-year-old Gout Gout have been so exciting of late that athletics aficionados are purring with excitement about the prospect of just how good this young sprinter can be.
Throughout 2024, Gout’s performances have seen him break a slew of records, culminating in a run at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane on 7 December, where he became the fastest 16-year-old 200m runner in history.
That single performance has left many in the world wondering just how far the teenage sensation can go. And who better to compare him to than the greatest sprinter of all time – Usain “Lightning” Bolt.
