Sport
Athletics
The $6 million man: The story of the race for Gout Gout’s signature
He’s about to start his final year of high school and is already pocketing millions from one of the world’s sportswear giants in an eye-popping deal that will take him all the way to his home Olympics.
- by Scott Spits
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Athletics Australia ‘profoundly sorry’ for former coach’s allegedly ‘deeply disturbing’ behaviour
Athletics Australia has apologised to athletes impacted by the alleged predatory behaviour of former Olympic pole vault coach Alex Parnov.
- by Jon Pierik
Watch Gout Gout v Usain Bolt: How fast can the Australian run?
Usain Bolt was a teenage prodigy tipped for extraordinary things – and then he started losing. His bumpy path to becoming the world’s fastest man could provide guidance for a young Aussie following in his footsteps.
- by Iain Payten
Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout eyeing Melbourne race meeting
The country’s newest sporting hero is on course to be a headline act at next year’s Maurie Plant Meet at Lakeside Stadium.
- by Scott Spits
Five words: Usain Bolt’s verdict on Gout Gout is in
Australia’s teenage sprint sensation had already drawn comparisons with sprint king Usain Bolt before he became the talk of the athletics world again last weekend with his record-breaking run in the 200m. Now Bolt’s verdict is in.
- by Claire Siracusa
He’s Australia’s newest sporting star. And we’ve all been spelling his name wrong
When Gout Gout’s parents fled Sudan for Egypt, officials reportedly made an error when translating the family name from Arabic - and so technically, his name should be something else.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Olympics
There’s really no doubt about Gout Gout
Gout Gout has lightning speed and will need big shoulders to bear the expectations placed upon him. But he doesn’t look the least bit daunted.
- by Greg Baum
‘He would have been proud of you’: Touching message to Gout Gout from family of Peter Norman
Set in a famous race at the 1968 Olympics, Peter Norman’s Australian record for the 200 metres stood for more than five decades. Until an incredible Queensland teenager finally broke it.
- by Iain Payten
Updated
Olympics
Quicker than Bolt: Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman’s famous 1968 record
The sprint sensation shocked Australian athletics again with his latest breathtaking run. His best yet was quicker than Usain Bolt ran as a 16-year-old.
- by Michael Gleeson
Updated
Olympics
Watch: Gout Gout stuns Australian athletics, sets new national record
Gout Gout ran a stunning time at the Australian All Schools Championships, further franking his status as the most exciting young athlete in the country.
- by Michael Gleeson
Gout Gout breaks national record
The Brisbane sensation set a new benchmark with his run in the 100m final at the All-Schools Athletics Championships.
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