He’s about to start his final year of high school and is already pocketing millions from one of the world’s sportswear giants in an eye-popping deal that will take him all the way to his home Olympics.
Athletics Australia has apologised to athletes impacted by the alleged predatory behaviour of former Olympic pole vault coach Alex Parnov.
Usain Bolt was a teenage prodigy tipped for extraordinary things – and then he started losing. His bumpy path to becoming the world’s fastest man could provide guidance for a young Aussie following in his footsteps.
The country’s newest sporting hero is on course to be a headline act at next year’s Maurie Plant Meet at Lakeside Stadium.
Australia’s teenage sprint sensation had already drawn comparisons with sprint king Usain Bolt before he became the talk of the athletics world again last weekend with his record-breaking run in the 200m. Now Bolt’s verdict is in.
When Gout Gout’s parents fled Sudan for Egypt,officials reportedly made an error when translating the family name from Arabic - and so technically,his name should be something else.
Gout Gout has lightning speed and will need big shoulders to bear the expectations placed upon him. But he doesn’t look the least bit daunted.
Set in a famous race at the 1968 Olympics,Peter Norman’s Australian record for the 200 metres stood for more than five decades. Until an incredible Queensland teenager finally broke it.
The sprint sensation shocked Australian athletics again with his latest breathtaking run. His best yet was quicker than Usain Bolt ran as a 16-year-old.
Gout Gout ran a stunning time at the Australian All Schools Championships,further franking his status as the most exciting young athlete in the country.
The Brisbane sensation set a new benchmark with his run in the 100m final at the All-Schools Athletics Championships.