South Sudanese-Australian Teen Channels Bolt to Defend Australian U20 100m Title
Gout Gout, the 18-year-old South Sudanese-Australian sprinter, defended his Australian U20 100m title in Brisbane with a stunning 10.21-second finish. He waved to the crowd with 20 metres to go, echoing Usain Bolt’s signature celebration as he left his rivals behind. Just a week earlier, he became the first Australian to legally break the 20-second barrier over 200m, clocking 19.67 seconds and surpassing Bolt’s under-20 mark. His back-to-back feats have thrust him into the global spotlight. By securing this win, Gout qualifies for the World Junior Championships, fulfilling his plan after opting out of this year’s Commonwealth Games. He was also named Australian Athletics junior male athlete of the year.
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