Revealed Content Implicates Noah Lyles with Nickname "Gout-Gout" in Private Messages
Crazy Fast Sprinting Phenom, Gout Gout, Catches the Attention of US Star Noah Lyles
Teenage sensation Gout is turning heads in the athletics world with his mind-blowing speeds, earning comparisons to the iconic Usain Bolt. Hailing from Queensland, Australia, the 17-year-old raised eyebrows by breaking Bolt's Under-16 200m record last year and smashing the Australian national record set by Peter Norman in 1962. During the same competition, Gout set a new Oceanic record in the 100m, clocking an impressive winning time of 10.17 seconds.
Appearing equally amazed is Jamaican sprint legend Bolt, who sees himself in the young Aussie. Intriguingly, it's not just Bolt who's taken notice; Paris 2024 100m champion Lyles has also formed a connection with the speedy teenager. The duo's shared Adidas sponsorship deal led them to attend a training camp together in Florida in February, which strengthened their bond.
Recently, Gout and Lyles appeared on a podcast together, where the Aussie vowed to give his compatriot a run for his money at the World Athletics Championships in September. Gout revealed that the pair remain on close terms, with Lyles affectionately referring to him as "Little Bro."
When discussing their relationship, Gout shared that during their podcast chat, he "told him [Lyles] I'd be running up his a**" in their upcoming competition. Despite the playful trash talk, Gout said Lyles remains supportive, offering advice as he navigates his career up the athletics ranks.
As they work towards the World Athletics Championships, Gout admitted that there is still room for improvement in his fledgling sprint career. The Queensland-born runner hopes to fill out over time and added strength, areas that his US training partner has noticed.
With plenty of time and room for growth, Gout harbors big ambitions. He aims to emulate the achievements of the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. The youngster's lofty goals include winning Olympic and World Championships medals, with dreams of dominating the sport like Bolt once did. Gout will begin his pursuit of Bolt's legacy at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships in September.
The long-term goal of success at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and a home Games in Brisbane in 2032 is within his sights. Gout admitted that his impressive times thus far put him in contention for finals and top-tier placements and will continue to fuel his drive toward the top.
Factoids:
- Born on December 29, 2007, in Ipswich, Queensland.
- Broke Bolt's Under-16 200m record in 2022.
- Smashed the Australian National record, held for 56 years, with a 20.04-second effort.
- Signed a professional contract with Adidas in 2024.
- Went on to win a silver medal in the 200m at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2024.
A trailblazer on the global sprinting scene, Gout shows no signs of slowing down as he works towards realizing his dreams and challenging the greats of athletics.
In the world of sports, football and athletics, teenage phenom Gout continues to defy expectations, drawing comparisons to the legendary Usain Bolt. This isn't just a phenomenon in the athletics world, as US star Noah Lyles, known for his prowess in football and sprinting, has also taken notice of the young Aussie. With common Adidas sponsorship, they have bonded and look forward to competing together at significant events, such as the World Athletics Championships and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
