Rising sprint star Gout Gout sets bold goals as he continues to impress globally, drawing comparisons to legendary athletes.
If Gout Gout continues his meteoric rise in the world of sprinting, the teenage sensation may soon find himself in the same conversations as legends like Usain Bolt.
The 17-year-old Australian prodigy has already carved a name for himself with a string of national victories and record-breaking performances that have ignited hopes of Olympic glory.
A silver medalist in the 200m at the World Championships in Lima last year, Gout has not only impressed on home soil with eight wins at the Australian Athletics Championships, but has also caught the attention of the global athletics community.
“The limit is just obviously winning Olympics and winning World Championships, and honestly dominating like Bolt did,” Gout told Fox Sports Australia outlining his lofty ambitions.
“I think that’s a limit that’s reachable for me.”
Such confidence may appear bold, but it reflects the mindset of an athlete who refuses to shy away from the immense expectations placed upon him.
“The times I’ve run so far could potentially make it into finals, make the top four, top five, top six,” he said.
“Just getting better and aiming for LA obviously would be a great achievement and trying to be on that podium running against [Letsile] Tebogo, Noah [Lyles], [Lachlan] Kennedy, all them athletes. That’s definitely a goal in mind and keep aiming for the top.”
Living in the Shadow of Bolt — For Now
It is no surprise that the comparisons to Usain Bolt — the Jamaican legend who still holds world records in both the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s) — have started surfacing
