Gout powers to 200m win in 19.67 seconds

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout broke the Under-20 world record in the 200 metres with a time of 19.67 seconds at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney on April 12, 2026. He became the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier, surpassing Usain Bolt at the same age. Fellow Australian Aidan Murphy finished second with a time of 19.88 seconds, marking the two fastest times of the year.