The young sprint star on track to join Aussie sport’s big earners
Zoe SamiosBusiness reporter
Updated
Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout became one of the most talked about athletes around the world this week. But he’s barely spoken with the media.
For more than 18 months, Gout’s manager James Templeton has deliberately rejected nearly every media request for a sit-down interview with the Queensland teenager, in an attempt to keep him protected and grounded.
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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
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