Track fans, meet Gout Gout, the Australian track sensation sprinting his way into the history books. At 17, he has smashed Peter Norman’s 56-year-old national 200m record with a blazing 20.04s at the 2024 All Schools Championships in Brisbane, and he’s not stopping there. At the Queensland Athletic Championships earlier this month, Gout won the 100m title, clocking 10.38s- 0.43s ahead of the runner-up. In the track world, that’s an eternity. Moreover, the teenager battled unfavorable weather conditions to get the job done. With a silver in the 200m at the 2024 World Junior Championships in Peru, Gout’s already a global name. With so much going on for him, how much faster can this kid get with the right guidance?
Speaking of guidance, Gout was in Florida, training with none other than Noah Lyles, the 100m Olympic champ who ran 9.79s in Paris. Gout joined Lyles and coach Lance Brauman in January 2025, a move that paid off with a jaw-dropping 10.17s 100m at the All Schools Championships, the sixth-fastest ever for an under-18. Although the Australian track sensation acknowledges that Lyles has taught him plenty, his end goal remains to outrun the Olympic 100m champion, “But also trying to, pretty much be on Noah and chase him down.” But the budding track superstar isn’t just learning from the American Olympian, enter, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo!
An X post captured a new chapter in Gout’s journey: walking the track at the Maurie Plant Meet with 200m Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, who ran a 19.46s to win gold in Paris 2024. The two were deep in conversation about ankle stiffness, while prepping for their races, with Gout in the 200m against top Aussies like Lachie Kennedy and Tebogo stepping up to the 400m. Tebogo, who beat Lyles in Paris in the 200m event, is now sharing his wisdom with Gout at this World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event, a moment fans on X are calling “lovely.” Will Tebogo’s tips help Gout dominate the 200m in Melbourne?
Olympic champ Letsile Tebogo & rising star Gout Gout talking ankle stiffness ahead of the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.
Gout goes in the 200m, while Tebogo steps up to the 400m.
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Well, Gout Gout is on a dream run—training with Noah Lyles in Florida, getting trackside advice from Letsile Tebogo in Melbourne, and racing at the Maurie Plant Meet with the world watching. Fans on X are already hyping a 2028 Olympic showdown, and with Tebogo’s mentorship, Gout’s 2025 World Championships goal looks within reach. This Aussie teen is soaking up knowledge from two sprinting legends. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Gout Gout is also making significant strides off the track, securing brand deals, sponsorships, and endorsements that place him on par with other prominent figures.
From Record-Breaking Sprints to Global Sponsorship, Gout Gout Is Becoming Australia’s Next Big Star
At just 17, Gout Gout has sprinting fans buzzing after signing a massive $6 million deal with Adidas, a contract that runs through the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. This Australian teen is already turning heads—the Adidas deal signals the brand’s belief that Gout could be the next global track star. So, what does this mean for the kid who’s already outrunning history? Can Gout handle the spotlight this early in his career? And what is this deal all about? Let’s dive in
Gout’s Adidas contract, confirmed by the Daily Mail, is worth over $6 million and stretches until 2032, with a base salary, bonuses for podium finishes at major events, and incentives for breaking records. Adidas outbid Nike and Puma to lock in the teen, who also ran a wind-assisted 10.04s in the 100m last year, a time that echoes Usain Bolt’s early days. The deal aligns Gout with Adidas’ elite roster, including Noah Lyles, and ties him to the brand through the Brisbane Games on his home turf. With such a long-term commitment, how will Gout balance the expectations of a global giant like Adidas? More importantly, what does the deal mean for Gout’s career?
Now that the ink’s dry, this deal gives Gout financial security to focus on his craft, and Adidas is reportedly facilitating training opportunities, like we discussed above, his recent stint with Noah Lyles in Florida. At the Maurie Plant Meet, Gout’s 200m race against top Aussies like Lachie Kennedy shows he’s already getting global exposure, while his chat with Tebogo about sprinting technique hints at the mentorship he’s gaining. Marketing experts see Gout as the future face of Australian sport, especially with Brisbane 2032 on the horizon. But with big money comes big pressure—can Gout stay grounded while chasing world-class times? Only time will tell!
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