Gout Gout Sets Oceanian Record
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Gout Gout Sets Oceanian Record in European Debut Victory

The young talent Gout Gout, 17, impressed in the Czech Republic – and set a record in his debut.

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Track and field sensation Gout Gout, Australia, made his European debut at the track and field gala in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Then he struck with a victory on 200 meters, after an impressive final sprint.

Gout ran at a time of 20.02 seconds, and thus set both a personal best and an Oceanian record.

I feel pretty good. It's my first competition in Europe, I came here, had a little fun, and set an Oceanian record and personal best. I could not be happier, says Gout after the victory.

The 17-year-old has already secured his ticket to the World Championship in athletics in Tokyo in September, and set a world yearly best on 200 meters in March.

At the Australian championships, Gout won with a time of 19.84, better than Usain Bolt at the same age, but the race had too much tailwind.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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