World junior silver medallist Gout Gout has shattered the Australian U20 200m record with a sensational run at the Queensland All School Championships.
The 16-year-old ran 20.29 seconds with a 1.2 m/s tailwind to move to fourth on the Australian open all-time list. Only 1968 Olympic silver medallist Peter Norman (20.06), 1993 World Championships finalist Dean Capobianco (20.18) and John Dinan (20.19). The performance was also the fourth fastest ever by an U18 athlete.
Gout Gout rolls 20.29 (1.2) and the QLD schools champs
— Matt Lynch (@Mattlynch_) November 3, 2024
State national and Area u18 and u20 record.
State open record
4th aus open all time.
4th world u18 all time. pic.twitter.com/CnqA1qSzp0
Earlier in the meet Gout sped to 10.31 seconds in the 100m.
Gout, who turns 17 in December, recently signed a professional contract with Adidas.
