He is faster over 200 metres than Usain Bolt was at the same age
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Athletes everywhere are eager to go the extra miles
The young sprinter is up against the ‘big boys’ for the first time but he still takes life in the spotlight in his stride
Streaming and festival-like spectacles are helping smaller leagues win young audiences
Gout Gout, 17, and Sorato Shimizu, 16, have posted times that eclipse Olympic champion Noah Lyles’ record at the same age
Coach believes there’s no limit to 18-year-old’s talent while athlete himself says he’s ‘ready for more’
Yes, but be prepared to suffer
Athletics has needed a new Usain Bolt for years... now it might have two
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Mundiales de Atletismo de Tokio: el fenómeno Gout Gout sentirá los focos sobre su figura - EFE
Tokyo world event to test Australian star Gout Gout – with school exams next
