At just 16 years old, Australian track prodigy Gout Gout has made history by breaking one of the nation’s most revered athletic records. Competing at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane, Gout delivered an electrifying performance in the 200m final, clocking 20.04 seconds.
At just 16 years old, Australian sprinter Gout Gout is making waves in the athletics world, with experts dubbing him a once-in-a-generation talent. Known for his smooth stride and electrifying speed, the Queensland teenager has already etched his name into record books. Gout, the son of South Sudanese immigrants, is determined to pave his own path.
Brisbane, Australia; December 4, 2024 - The next generation of Australian athletics talent led by World Under 20 Championships medallists Gout Gout, Izobelle Louison-Roe, Mason McGroder and Paralympic sensation Telaya Blacksmith will light up Brisbane this weekend for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships – on a path to return to the Olympic and Paralympic city of 2032.
Valencia, Spain; December 1, 2024 - The Australian men’s marathon record has fallen in spectacular fashion in Spain, with Olympian Andy Buchanan delivering a career-defining performance, while Isobel Batt-Doyle soared to third on the Australian all-time list at the Valencia Marathon tonight.
Andrew Buchanan is gearing up for a career-defining moment at the Valencia Marathon this Sunday. With a breakout year behind him and whispers of Australian record potential, the 33-year-old Olympian stands ready to challenge himself on one of the world’s fastest courses. Whether he claims Brett Robinson’s 2:07:31 record or faces the sport’s unrelenting trials, Buchanan’s fearless approach defines his journey.
Ballarat, Australia – Running Warehouse Australia, the nation’s leading running specialty retailer, has announced a new partnership as the title sponsor of the Ballarat Marathon, now officially renamed the Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon. This three-year agreement further affirms Running Warehouse’s commitment to supporting the global running community.
If you knew just one Australian distance runner as the year 1955 turned to Melbourne 1956 Olympic year, it was almost certainly John Landy. If you knew two, the other would have been Dave Stephens.
Izzy Batt-Doyle is this week's guest host and recaps her Melbourne Half Marathon and her training week for Valencia Marathon. Brad rubs shoulders with running legends past and present. Brady continues his Summer of Malmö
Sixteen-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is quickly making waves in athletics, earning comparisons to Usain Bolt and capturing the attention of global brands like Adidas. However, his manager, James Templeton, urges caution in the wake of Gout’s impressive feats and burgeoning popularity.
Gout’s Rapid Rise in Sprinting
The young Australian athlete...
Gout Gout, Australia’s newest sprint prodigy, is capturing global attention after a blistering 20.29-second finish in the 200m at the Queensland All Schools Track and Field Championships.
The 16-year-old’s time is not only the fastest by an Australian since 1993 but also places him fourth on the all-time global under-18...
