How the fastest teen ever in the 200m got his start on the track
Summary
Australian teen sprinter Gout Gout has become the fastest ever in the 200-meter race for his age. Coached from the start by Di Sheppard, he broke national and world age records, including one previously held by Usain Bolt.Key Facts
- Gout is an 18-year-old sprinter from Australia and the son of South Sudanese immigrants.
- He was discovered by teacher and track coach Di Sheppard six years ago at his school.
- Sheppard has been his only coach since then and believes Gout has great potential.
- Gout sets records in the 200-meter sprint, including beating a time from the 1968 Olympics and a world age-group record from 2003 held by Usain Bolt.
- He runs 200 meters in about 20.04 seconds, the fastest recorded in Australia.
- Gout’s body is built more like a runner of longer distances, and he excels in maintaining high speed mid-race.
- Adidas signed him to a deal worth over $4 million for eight years.
- Experts say Gout’s speed comes from his ability to use his Achilles tendon to create explosive, energy-efficient steps.
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