Article by Mihai Dinu – published on Saturday, September 20, 2025 23:42 / Updated on Saturday, September 20, 2025 23:42
Gout Gout, 17 years old, finished in fourth place in the 200 m male semi -final at the Tokyo World Championships, missing in the mustache in its first major.
The Australian sensation of the adolescent sprint believes that only now begins its journey to the peak, despite the fact that he missed the final at his debut at the World Athletics Championships.
Gout Gout, encouraged by the great Usain Bolt
It started excellent in the series, making efforts to record 20.23 seconds and complement the podium, but the competition in the semifinals has proven to be too strong.
However, the words of encouragement from the multiple world champion and Olympic Usain Bolt, the fastest man in life, have only intensified the ambition of the Australian young man to become the best sprinter.
Usain Bolt has always spoken superlatively about Gout Gout and, at one point, insisted that he reminds him of him in his youth: “He has a great future. If he continues in this way, it will be good, but it is important to do everything correctly. That is, it is never easy,” said Jamaican 39 years old.
“It is definitely a very pleasant feeling to hear that the best of all time sees my talent, skills and how far I can reach.”
In an interview with Telecomasia.net, after his semifinals race at 200 m at the World Athletics Championships, Gout revealed that Usain Bolt's remarks fed his desire to pursue his goals.
The Australian acknowledged that when he heard a legend like Bolt talking about him about him, he did how talented he is and mentioned that this would give him the confidence to continue.
“It is definitely a very pleasant feeling to hear the best of all time sees my talent, skills and how far I can reach,” said Gout. “His words mean a lot to me and inspires me to continue to do what I do, knowing that I have extraordinary support.
I just have to introduce myself, to do my job and I am confident that, at the next World Championship, things will be better. I just focus on training, my playing plan and becoming better, ”added the sprinter.
At just 17 years old, the silver medal at the World Junior Championships wrote its name in history at the World Senior Championships, holding the consecrated stars and demonstrating that it has its place on the global stage.
Gout Gout considers his race from the semifinals against the “cream” of the sport as a proof that he has what he needs to conquer 200 m. His goals are firmly set for the 2027 World Championships.
