Sprint sensation Gout Gout, who is hailed as Australia’s fastest man over the 200m distance, showcased his extraordinary talent during the Queensland Athletics Championships on Sunday, delivering a performance that is now the talk of the athletics community.
In the under-20 heats, Gout made a stunning entrance by finishing his race in a remarkable 20.05 seconds. This superb time not only dominated the event but also set a new world-leading record for the fastest 200m run globally across all ages in 2025. The 17-year-old athlete shattered the previous record of 20.13 seconds, set by Zimbabwe’s Makanakaishe Charamba in Texas just a month prior, signaling that Gout is a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
As if the heats weren’t impressive enough, Gout further raised the bar in the final held in Brisbane. He crossed the finish line in an astonishing 19.98 seconds, becoming the first athlete in the U20 category to break the elusive 20-second barrier. Despite a false start that had the crowd on edge, he maintained his composure and delivered a blistering performance.
However, due to a tailwind that exceeded legal limits, this time was classified as wind-assisted, meaning it won’t officially count as a record. Nevertheless, it stands as the fastest 200m ever recorded by an Australian under any conditions and ranks as the sixth-quickest time posted by an athlete in the U20 division globally.
Gout Gout’s exceptional display of speed not only highlights his incredible potential but also sets a thrilling precedent for the future of Australian athletics.
