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Sprint star Gout Gout’s under-20 200m world record formally ratified

Some scepticism had surrounded Australian’s recordTime of 19.67 officially recognised to end to doubtsWorld Athletics has eliminated any doubt over the speed of Gout Gout, ignoring criticisms over the validity of his 19.67sec set during the 200m final at the nationals in April to formally ratify the time as the World Under 20 record. On the windy afternoon in Sydney, Gout improved his personal best by a third of a second in a breathtaking performance.

Sprint star Gout Gout’s 200m record formally ratified by World Athletics

Some scepticism had surrounded Australian’s under-20 world recordTime of 19.67 officially recognised to end to doubts over validityWorld Athletics has eliminated any doubt over the speed of Gout Gout, ignoring criticisms over the validity of his 19.67sec set during the 200m final at the nationals in April to formally ratify the time as the World Under 20 record. On the windy afternoon in Sydney, Gout improved his personal best by a third of a second in a breathtaking performance.

Teenage sensation Gout Gout ready to dive in at Diamond League deep end

Young sprinter is ready to take on the ‘big boys’ for the first time as he takes life in the spotlight in his strideLife comes at you fast, especially when you are Gout Gout. In April, the 18-year-old prodigy became the fastest teenager over 200m in history. Then last month, he finally got his own bedroom for the first time, having bought his family a new six-bedroom house in Brisbane.

Teenage sensation Gout Gout ready to dive in at Diamond League deep end

Young sprinter is ready to take on the ‘big boys’ for the first time as he takes life in the spotlight in his strideLife comes at you fast, especially when you are Gout Gout. In April, the 18-year-old prodigy became the fastest teenager over 200m in history. Then last month, he finally got his own bedroom for the first time, having bought his family a new six-bedroom house in Brisbane.

Gout sixth in Diamond League debut as Olympic champ claims victory

Gout Gout sixth in Diamond League debut as Olympic champ Letsile Tebogo claims victory Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 5:06am Gout Gout has finished sixth in the men's 200 metres at the Oslo Diamond League meet, with Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo claiming victory. Gout, making his Diamond League debut, stopped the clock in 20.60, well outside his personal best of 19.67, which is the world-leading time this season.

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