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‘World will be shaken’ – Commentator loses it as 18-year-old ace brutally smashes Usain Bolt’s 22-year-old sprint record
The Sun —
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Aussie sensation Gout Gout (18) sets 200m time quicker than Usain Bolt ever managed as a teenager
Irish Independent —
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Gout Gout, 18, sets 200m time quicker than Usain Bolt at same age
The Independent —
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The numbers that show just how impressive Gout’s 200m record is
Sydney Morning Herald —
Gout Gout breaks Bolt's record
Gout Gout's record-breaking run occurred during the national titles in Queensland, where he surpassed Bolt's best teenage time by a significant margin.
Analysts have noted that the second half of his race was timed at under ten seconds, a feat rarely seen in junior athletics.
Born to parents from South Sudan, Gout has quickly become a national icon in Australia.
His success has prompted comparisons to the greatest sprinters in history and has intensified expectations for his performance at the upcoming World Junior Championships.
Gout Gout
South Sudanese-Australian athlete
South Sudanese-Australian athlete
Usain Bolt
Jamaican sprinter
Jamaican sprinter
Australia
Country in Oceania
Country in Oceania
Queensland
State of Australia
State of Australia