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16-year-old South Sudanese-Australian sprinter Gout Gout breaks Usain Bolt's 200m record

16- years-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout competing at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane World Athletics, X[

At just 16 years old, Australian sprinter Gout Gout has shattered Usain Bolt's long-standing record for the fastest 200-meter time in his age group.

Competing at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane on Saturday December 7, Gout clocked an astonishing 20.04s, eclipsing Bolt's 2003 mark of 20.13 seconds for 16-year-olds.

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