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Gout Gout Withdraws from World U20 Championships

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has withdrawn from the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after suffering a hamstring tear during training in Brisbane.

The 18-year-old Australian, who had set his sights on becoming a 200m under-20 world champion in August, announced the shock injury news in a social media post. Gout will be sidelined for the rest of the year but vowed to return in 2027 'better and faster and stronger'. rouesnews.click