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Gout Smashes U20 200m Record: 19.67s Ratified!
3 Jun
Summary
- Australian sprinter Gout's 19.67-second 200m time is now the World U20 record.
- The record was set at the Australian Championships in Sydney on April 12.
- World Athletics confirmed the ratification despite previous skepticism.
Australian sprinter Gout's phenomenal 19.67-second 200m performance has been formally ratified as the World Under 20 record by World Athletics. The record was set on April 12 at the Australian Championships held in Sydney.
Despite strong winds, the official ratification confirms Gout's time, which broke the previous U20 record of 19.69 seconds. This incredible feat saw Gout significantly improve his personal best and outpace a highly competitive field, with multiple athletes achieving personal bests during the same event.
This official recognition follows scrutiny, with World Athletics ensuring all anti-doping requirements were met. The sprinter is set to compete against notable athletes in an upcoming 150m race.
