Gout Gout out of World U20 Championships

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has been ruled out of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after suffering a serious hamstring tear during training in Brisbane. The 18-year-old, who had set his sights on becoming a 200m under-20 world champion in August, will be sidelined for the rest of the year. slot-chickenroad.org

Gout, who announced the injury via social media, vowed to return in 2027 'better and faster and stronger' as he looks to bounce back from the setback.