It’s been a whirlwind 12 months for Aussie sprinter Gout Gout. The 17-year-old phenom has lit up the track with his blistering 100m and 200m performances. His 2024 season turned heads when he clocked 20.04 seconds in the 200m, smashing the long-standing Oceanian record and surpassing Usain Bolt’s under-16 world record set back in 2003. While most of his brilliance has come in junior events, his selection for the Australian team at the World Athletics Championships marks a massive step forward. Now, with the world watching, the spotlight intensifies, and curiosity grows about the young star’s roots.

Who are Bona and Monica Gout? Everything you need to know about Gout Gout’s parents?

Born in Brisbane in December 2007, Gout Gout’s story is stitched together with grit and survival. He is t

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