Gout Gout shatters sprinting records

The 18-year-old Queenslander has stunned the sporting world by becoming the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier in the 200m.

Gout's record-breaking run occurred during a seismic weekend for Australian athletics that also saw Lachlan Kennedy push him to new heights.

Experts are hailing this as the arrival of a new 'golden age' for sprinting in the country.

Gout's performance has instantly made him a global star and a top prospect for future Olympic glory.