Gout Gout: a sprinting star is born
Apr 09, 2025•20 min
Episode description
The rise to stardom and record-breaking performance of teenage athletics sensation Gout Gout has left many excited about the future of Australian athletics – it has even galvanised a new global fanbase. Before another race at the Australian Athletics Championships, Nour Haydar speaks to Guardian Australia sport reporter Jack Snape about why the stakes could not be higher this week, and what’s next for the high schooler from Ipswich who has been called the next Usain Bolt You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport