Gout Gout: Why Usain Bolt’s record remains supreme
Author: Adegboyega AdeleyePublished on: April 15, 2026Country: Australia
Sports

18-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout recently broke the World Junior 200m record with a time of 19.67 seconds at the national championships in Sydney. While this time is the fastest ever recorded at his age, it does not threaten Usain Bolt's supremacy, as Bolt's world record of 19.19 seconds, set in 2009, remains untouched. Comparing Gout's performances to Bolt's is risky, as the Jamaican legend consistently triumphed at the highest levels of competition for many years.
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