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Australian sprint star Gout Gout will not race at 2026 Commonwealth Games

  • Gout opts to focus on world under-20 championships

  • Teenage sensation’s absence is blow to Glasgow event

The Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has decided not to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this year.

The 18-year-old will instead focus on the world under-20 championships in August, where he hopes to emulate the legendary Usain Bolt. The two events are taking place back-to-back, with Gout and his support team deeming it unwise for him to contest both so early in his burgeoning career.

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