Teen sensation has finished school and now trains as full-time athlete
18-year-old to renew rivalry with Lachlan Kennedy at Maurie Plant
Dazzling in his sponsor’s tracksuit, and sparkling with an earring and two glimmering chains, sprint sensation Gout Gout told his first press conference in Melbourne his confidence is growing.
The teenager spoke to a swarm of cameras on Thursday, ahead of the Maurie Plant Meet on Saturday. The major attraction of the marquee night in Australian athletics is a rematch of the 200m race against Lachie Kennedy last year, when Gout was upstaged.
Gout said his friendly rivalry with Kennedy was “amazing”, but he was confident he would be able to perform on Saturday. “Knowing there’s so many people here to watch you run and watch you compete, well, it just brings out the best in you,” the 18-year-old said.
