Gout Gout Stuns the Sprinting World with 19.98s 200m Blitz—Joins Bolt, Blake, and Lyles Among All-Time Greats
In the thrilling world of track and field, few names have captured the spotlight in 2025 like that of Gout Gout. The 17-year-old Australian sprint sensation is rewriting the narrative of youth athletics, clocking jaw-dropping times that have propelled him into conversations usually reserved for legends of the sport. His standout performance at the Queensland Athletics Championships has sent shockwaves through the sprinting community.
Gout Gout blazed through the men’s 200m final in an electrifying 19.98 seconds. Although the time was wind-assisted—meaning it won’t count as an official personal best or national record—it showcased the sheer potential and raw speed of this young athlete. More notably, his second-half 100m split during that race was clocked at an astonishing 9.31 seconds, earning him a place among the fastest ever in that phase of the race. He now ranks fifth on the all-time list for the fastest second-half 200m splits, behind sprinting legends such as Yohan Blake, Noah Lyles, Michael Johnson, and the great Usain Bolt.
At just 17, Gout Gout is not just competing—he’s making history. Already the World U20 200m silver medallist, Gout has found himself compared frequently to Usain Bolt. While he acknowledges the comparisons, he remains grounded, stating that he’s focused on carving his own path.
His meteoric rise has also sparked immense local excitement, with Australian track meets now drawing sellout crowds eager to witness his next record-breaking performance. With his talent and drive, Gout Gout is more than a prodigy—he’s a future global superstar in the making. As he continues to mature and refine his craft, the world watches with bated breath, wondering just how far this teenage phenom can go.
