Gout Gout breaks U20 world record in 200m, faster than Usain Bolt's teenage best
Gout Gout also broke the Australian record in the 200m.
www.nbcsports.comLatest news indicates Gout Gout has posted sub-20 times in the 200m, with reports of a 19.67 in April 2026 at the Australian Championships, which would be an Australian record and a competitive mark on the world stage. World Athletics ratification processes can take months, so final official recognition may still be pending.[1][3]
Key points
- Gout Gout reportedly clocked 19.67 in the 200m at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney (April 2026), making him the first Australian to legally break the 20-second barrier domestically.[2]
- The time was achieved with a tailwind of +1.7 m/s, within wind-legal limits; world-level ratification for a U20/world record can require additional testing and paperwork.[3]
- Comparisons note Gout would be near the all-time U20 best and competitive with top junior marks globally, though official records depend on ratification by World Athletics.[1]
If you’d like, I can monitor for updates on ratification decisions and provide a concise status update with sources as soon as they’re announced.