"Gout Gout has broken the world Under-20 record in the 200 metres, finishing with a time of 19.67 seconds to win the race at the Australian Athletics Championships."
"Gout became the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier in Sydney, with his record-breaking feat making him faster than Usain Bolt at the same age."
"Gout's spectacular effort with a legal +1.7-metres-per-second tailwind meant that the 18-year-old defended his 200m title and sent out a warning to his rivals."
"There's a big weight off my shoulders knowing I ran it legally, and I have such incredible athletes in Australia, and me being able to race these athletes, we push each other to the limits."
Gout Gout set a new Under-20 world record in the 200 metres with a time of 19.67 seconds at the Australian Athletics Championships. He became the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier, surpassing Usain Bolt's time at the same age. Fellow Australian Aidan Murphy also achieved a sub-20 second time, finishing second. Gout's performance marked his first legal sub-20 second run, improving on his previous national record of 20.02 seconds. His achievement sends a strong message to competitors and highlights the talent in Australian athletics.
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