Source : ABC NEWS
Gout Gout has done what even he didn’t think was possible and smashed his own national 200-metre record at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney.
The 18-year-old sprint sensation produced a breathtaking race, running 19.67 seconds to defend his title, and captivate the global athletics scene.
It’s the first time the Queenslander has run under 20 seconds legally.
“I’ve been chasing it ever since I got that illegal sub-20. It’s been on my mind this whole year … glad I got it for sure,” he told reporters afterwards.
“I wrote down 19.75 and for the past week in my head I’ve been telling myself I’m running 19.75, and obviously 19.67 so gotta love it.”
Lachlan Kennedy withdrew from the event after his scintillating win in the 100m final last night, leaving Gout to claim centre stage solo.
More to come.
