Australian sprinter Gout Gout likened to Usain Bolt
Teen sensation Gout Gout is making waves in the world of athletics. The 16-year-old sprinter grabbed eyeballs at the Queensland Athletics Championships, which has drawn global attention. Gout completed the 100m race in an impressive 10.29 seconds, outpacing his competitors and setting a new standard for his age group. This feat has led to comparisons with eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt.
Olympian Jane Flemming endorses gout's potential
Australian Olympian Jane Flemming has publicly endorsed Gout's potential. In a conversation with 2GB's Wide World of Sports Radio, she stated, "There's a 16-year-old sprinter up in Queensland called Gout Gout, who if I've ever seen anybody run like Usain Bolt and [be] built like him, he is it." She further noted that his running times are not dissimilar to what Bolt achieved at the same age in Jamaica.
Gout acknowledges comparisons with Bolt
Gout has acknowledged the comparisons being made between him and Bolt. In an interview with news.com.au, he expressed his excitement about being likened to such a legendary figure. "It's pretty cool because Usain Bolt is arguably the greatest athlete of all time and just being compared to him is a great feeling," he said. However, Gout also emphasized his desire to carve out his own unique path in the sport.
Gout's record-breaking performance draws attention
Gout's athletic prowess extends beyond the 100m event. He recently shattered the Under-18 200m record by 0.03 seconds. In the Australian juniors arena, he clocked 20.87 seconds in the 200m race, surpassing Darren Clark, Paul Greene, and Zane Branco. They held the previous national records. This achievement further solidified his standing as a rising star in athletics, and intensified comparisons with Bolt.
