Gout Gout eyes more history after 100m stunner at Australian Athletics Championships

Gout Gout will get another golden opportunity to claim sprinting history after breaking the magical 10-second barrier. Here’s everything you need to know about his next race.

2 min read

April 13, 2025 - 5:55PM

News Sport Network

Olympics

Don't miss out on the headlines from Olympics. Followed categories will be added to My News.

Sprint sensation Gout Gout continues his exciting journey at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth this weekend.

The rising star of Australian athletics, Gout Gout stunned the athletics world again when he broke the magical 10-second barrier for the 100m twice in one night.

And their could be more to come, with Gout Gout set to contest the 200m race in Perth this weekend.

Check out everything you need to know about Gout Gout’s next races.

LATEST: Gout Gout breaks 20 seconds in 200m stunner

WATCH: Gout Gout breaks magical 10-second barrier twice in one night

When is Gout Gout’s next race?

After winning the under-20 100m title and twice breaking the magical 10-second barrier with wind-assisted 9.99sec runs, Gout Gout turns his attention to the men’s 200m race.

The 200m, where he will face Lachlan Kennedy, is on Sunday, April 13 with the heats at 2.45pm and final at 5pm AEDT.

Subscribe to CODE Sports for breaking news and deeper coverage of your favourite clubs for only $1 for your first month

Gout Gout will get another golden opportunity to smash the 10-second barrier at the Australian Championships in Perth. Picture: AFP

How to watch Gout Gout race

The 2025 Australian Athletics Championships will be streamed by 7Plus

Can Gout Gout break the magical 10-second barrier?

There was excitement leading into the meet around Gout Gout potentially breaking 10 seconds on a fast track in Perth — and he did just that on the way to winning the under-20 title.

The remarkable 17-year-old clocked 9.99sec in the heat and then backed it up with the exact same time in the final of the U/20 100m at the national championships. Infortunately on both occasions there was an illegal tail wind. which meant Gout’s extraordinary feats won’t go into the official record books.

PREMIUM CONTENT:

‘What’s this, Mr Hollywood?’ The woman timing Gout Gout’s sprint to history

Thorpe-like genetics: Special traits powering Gout Gout to greatness

Selfies, autographs, questions: Goutmania explodes as sprint star is mobbed in Perth

Is Gout Gout faster than Usain Bolt?

Gout Gout has been compared to Usain Bolt, with even the Jamaican sprinting legend acknowledging the young Queenslander bears a striking resemblance to him when he runs. While Bolt’s best times are superior, Gout has recorded similar times to the Olympic champion at the age of 15, 16 and 17.

Is Gout Gout sponsored?

After a spirited bidding war between brands, Gout signed with Adidas – the company’s overseas boss wanted the 16-year-old after seeing one of the viral race videos – in October to a multimillion-dollar contract over six years.

What record did Gout Gout break?

Gout went under Peter Norman’s 56-year-old 200m record - the longest held senior record in Australian athletics - by clocking a mind-blowing 20.04sec at the Australian All Schools Championships in December 2024.