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He may be just 17 but sprint sensation Gout Gout is ready to show the world just how fast he is.
The teenager has seen his profile skyrocket over the last few years, with videos of his lightning-quick performances going viral around the world.
Now, the youngster has the opportunity to test himself against the best in the sport as he prepares to compete in the 200m competition at this year’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
The first heats are scheduled to take place Wednesday, with Gout telling reporters that he’s ready to prove his credentials.
“I’ve earned my place to be here,” he said Monday, per Reuters. “Obviously, these athletes are stronger, bigger, older, more experienced, but I know that I have the ability to go out there and do my thing.
“At the end of the day, we’re all running 200 meters, and regardless of how old you are, when you stop on that line, it’s all about who’s fastest.”
Gout broke onto the scene in 2022 when he ran the 100m in 10.57 seconds as a 14-year-old, but garnered even more attention after running 200m in 20.60 at last year’s World Athletics U20 Championships – 0.01 seconds faster than a 15-year-old Usain Bolt managed in 2002.
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