How Gout Gout stacks up against Usain Bolt in 200 meters
Summary
Eighteen-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout recently ran the 200 meters in 19.67 seconds, making him the fastest teenager ever for that race. While his start is slower than Usain Bolt’s, Gout runs the final part of the race faster, showing potential to improve and possibly challenge the adult world record.Key Facts
- Gout Gout, age 18, ran the 200 meters in 19.67 seconds in Sydney.
- His time is faster than Usain Bolt’s teenage 200m time.
- Usain Bolt still holds the adult world record with 19.19 seconds from 2009.
- Gout’s start is slower than Bolt’s, taking 10.43 seconds for the first 100 meters compared to Bolt’s 9.92.
- From 150 to 200 meters, Gout runs faster than Bolt, reaching speeds of about 25 mph.
- Experts say Gout has strong “speed endurance,” meaning he keeps a high speed in the final race segment.
- Improving his start off the blocks is key for Gout to become faster overall.
- Gout’s coach expects his speed will increase as his body matures.
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