Gout Gout has become one of the fastest men to run 100m in less than 10 seconds on the 10th of April 2025.
He smashed the record by running two 100m races at 9.99s. He’s the third Australian to make such an achievement and he did it in just two hours at the national athletics championships in Perth. However, neither of the two times was considered record-breaking due to strong tail-winds.
Gout’s Gout performance hasn’t just drawn the attention of athletic fans. It has also sparked interest in betting circles. Sports odds API aggregators such as odds88.io occasionally offer odds when rising starts, like Gout Gout, spark public attention. However, not as common as football, basketball, or tennis markets, sprinting events can still offer unique betting opportunities. This is especially true when standout talents emerge.
Gout Gout’s Reaction
Gout Gout mentioned that he felt thrilled after the final event, and he wasn’t upset that the weather conditions prevented him from formally recording the achieved time. He also mentioned that this was frustrating but, at the same time, also beyond anyone’s control.
Gout would have been the third Australian to have ever run the 100m race quicker than 10 seconds. This is after Patrick Johnson, who ran in 9.93 seconds in 2003 and Rohan Browning, who ran the race at 9.96 seconds in 2021.
Who is Gout Gout?
Gout Gout is a 17-year-old athlete from Australia, a potential rising talent. Below are some of his statistics.
World Rankings
|
Race |
Place |
Score |
|
Men’s 200m |
30 |
1226 |
|
Men’s 100m |
280 |
1129 |
|
Overall Ranking |
713 |
1226 |
Seasons Best 2025
|
Race |
Performance |
Score |
Place |
Date |
|
200 Metres |
19.84 |
1232 |
WA Athletics Stadium, Perth, Australia |
13 April |
|
200 Metres |
20.05 |
1212 |
Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane Australia |
16 March |
|
100 Metres |
9.99 |
1189 |
WA Athletics Stadium, Perth, Australia |
10 April |
|
400 Metres |
46.20 |
1098 |
QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane, Australia |
15 February |
|
100 Metres |
10.38 |
1087 |
Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS) |
15 March |
Controversial Disqualifications that Happened in the Past
Several athletes have been found guilty of doping in their attempt to win their games using unfair methods. There have been several doping cases where high-profile sports people would receive bans. Here are a few instances:
In the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, two African-American athletes from the United States, were penalised for giving the “Power to the People” salute. The IOC president suspended the two for making a political statement during the medalists’ ceremony.
Gout Destined For Greatness
As previously mentioned, Gout said that not being awarded as the fastest runner won’t make him back down. Gout has been likened to Usain Bolt because they have similarities on track. Even his physique has been likened to him. Like Bolt, Gout is known for its high speed on the track and breaking records. Gout is also preparing for more championships in the future as he looks at rewriting the history books.
Gout made headlines in 2024 in the Australian Old Schools championship when he remade history by rewriting a 56-year-old national record in the 200m. He made it in 20.04 seconds which surpassed the record that was set by Peter Norman. Gout also went on to set a new benchmark in the 100m by completing the race in 10.17 seconds which made him one of the fastest under-18 athletes in the world.
Gout has gradually progressed over the years and is a great inspiration to the younger generation. He has competed in local tournaments breaking records that were previously set. Undoubtedly he’s a talented athlete putting in the hard work.
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