‘I wonder why’: Gout sparks racial storm
As he continues to emerge as a sprinting phenomenon, Gout Gout is also battling a deeply concerning element of Australian society.
Athletics
Two greats of world athletics to headline Sydney Marathon
Organisers of the Sydney Marathon have pulled off a massive coup by securing two of the best runners of the modern generation for the Harbour City’s major event.
Gout Gout stuns world in extraordinary European debut
Against the toughest field he’d ever faced, Gout Gout put the athletics world on notice in emphatic style to lower his career best 200m record and again draw comparisons to the great Usain Bolt.
‘Who doesn’t want to be Usain?’: Following Bolt’s blueprint to greatness
It was in December that Gout Gout was contacted about making his European debut. Organisers wanted a slice of the ‘next Usain Bolt’, and on Tuesday the teen freak delivered in stunning fashion.
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American sprint star slams ‘soft’ Gout Gout
Gout Gout has come under fire for a ‘soft’ move ahead of his Diamond League debut, with one rival taking an incredible swipe at the Aussie phenom.
The silent victim of Australia’s Olympic marathon farce
Isobel Batt-Doyle was the silent victim of the Olympic marathon selection drama. She was one of six women who ran under the Olympic qualifying standard but wasn’t picked for Paris. The South Australian stayed silent about the ordeal, until now.
The Elvis aura: Rare trait that links Warnie, Roger and Gout Gout
Athletics poster boy Gout Gout appeared on Fox Sports’ Back Page and the show had never had a more anticipated guest. We take you behind the scenes with Australia’s hottest athlete.
Rare insight into Gout Gout’s ‘quiet, confident’ personality
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has shown that he can also move off the track with his own rendition of a viral dance. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Not a bikini?’: Anger over runner’s briefs
A 31-year-old who recently competed her first marathon has responded to critics of her outfit, asking: “Should I have worn a tracksuit?”
Gout star struck running into AFL giants
Gout Gout says he got star struck running into some Collingwood players, but the teenager still took a cheeky swipe at the AFL giants.
Rising star closing in on Aussie history in breakout season
It’s not even her main event, but Sarah Billings still came within touching distance of an Australian record with her podium finish in the Diamond League.
Gout Gout linked to face world’s fastest man
If organisers have their way, the world’s fastest man Noah Lyles could soon compete Down Under, facing Australian sprinting phenom Gout Gout.
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