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Gout Gout, the fastest teen ever in the 200m, got his start when a coach saw him running around with friends
Australian sprinter Gout Gout thought he was in trouble when his school's "cranky" track coach called him over for a chat six years ago.
TL;DR
- Gout Gout, an 18-year-old Australian sprinter, has achieved national and world records in the 200-meter dash.
- His talent was discovered six years ago by track coach Di Sheppard, who has been his sole coach since.
- Gout holds the fastest time in Australian history for the 200m (20.04 seconds) and broke Usain Bolt's age-group record.
- He recently clocked 19.67 seconds, making him the fastest teenager ever in the 200m.
- Despite his success and a reported $4 million Adidas deal, Gout remains focused on training and education, graduating with Straight A's.
- Sheppard emphasizes Gout's ongoing physical development, comparing his physique to that of a longer-distance runner.
- Experts note Gout's ability to efficiently release energy from his Achilles tendons, allowing him to use fewer steps.
- Gout is considered a strong medal contender for future Olympic Games, particularly the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.