Gout Gout breaks U20 record, outruns Usain Bolt’s age benchmark

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 18, produced a sensational performance at the Australian Championships in Sydney on Sunday, clocking 19.67 seconds in the 200 metres to record the fastest time in the world this year and set a new world under-20 record.

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His remarkable run is reported to have eclipsed the time set by sprint legend Usain Bolt at a similar age. Bolt recorded 19.93 seconds in the under-18 category in 2004.

It also marked the first legal sub-20-second 200m performance of Gout’s career. Although he had previously run 19.84 seconds, that effort was wind-assisted. His prior personal best stood at 20.06 seconds, achieved when he was just 16 years old.

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Fellow Australian sprinter Aidan Murphy also impressed, finishing second in a strong 19.88 seconds.

Speaking after the race, Gout expressed satisfaction with his performance, noting that competing against high-calibre athletes in Australia has played a key role in his rapid development.

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Reports indicate that the teenager will skip the upcoming Commonwealth Games to focus on the World Under-20 Championships in Oregon this August.

Born in Queensland to South Sudanese parents, Gout’s rise continues to highlight his discipline, talent, and growing status as one of the most exciting young sprinters in global athletics.