Gout Gout: He’s faster than Usain Bolt was at 18. The sprint icon now has a message for him.
By Amanda Davies
Published on April 20, 2026.
Sprinting legend Usain Bolt has expressed his admiration for 18-year-old Australian sprinter Gout, who is currently faster than Bolt was at 18. Gout has been making waves with his performances, setting a new under-20 world record and breaking the time of 19.67 seconds at the senior Australian championships in Sydney. Despite this success, Bolt has warned against setting expectations too high as he transitions into the sport's upper echelon. He also encouraged Gout to find the right people to help him understand that not every day is not gonna be a great day. Despite his success, Gout admits he misses the excitement and excitement of competition and the potential to be one of the greatest athletes in history.
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