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Meet the Australian teenager who's faster than Usain Bolt was at 18

Gout Gout of Queensland celebrates breaking the World Junior Record and Australian Record and a PB to win the Men's 200m final in 19.67 seconds during the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic ParkImage source, Getty Images
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Gout Gout celebrating at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships

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Have you ever dreamt of being as fast as Usain Bolt? Well for 18-year-old Gout Gout, it's his reality.

The Australian teenager ran 200m faster than sprinting superstar Usain Bolt did at the same age.

Gout completed the race in 19.67 seconds, which also set a world under-20 record. Usain Bolt's time was 19.93 back in 2004.

"I have the speed and my body to run times like that. So it definitely feels great".

Gout Gout sprints in his Boys' U18 100m heat Image source, Getty Images

But this isn't the first record Gout has bagged.

He previously had the quickest-ever time by a 16-year-old, setting a national record of 20.04 during the Australian schools championships for the 200m.

Who is Gout Gout?

Gout Gout wears a red running top and holds his arms up in a stadiumImage source, Reuters

Gout Gout is an Australian teenager who shot to fame when a video was released on the internet showing his incredible running pace.

He is the son of Monica and Bona Gout, South Sudanese immigrants who settled in Queensland.

Gout Gout's talent was spotted when he was just 13-years-old by coach Di Sheppard who worked at his school.

By 14, Gout was already beating the times of leading Australian athletes who were two years older than him.

What's next?

Gout Gout wears green Australia running gear and faces forwards with a purple background behind.Image source, Julian Finney/Getty Images

Gout has indicated that he won't be taking part in the upcoming Commonwealth Games, which are being hosted in Glasgow in July.

Instead it seems he's focusing on the World Under-20 Championships in Oregon in early August.

Could we see another record then?