Sprint prodigy trying to break 20-second barrier in 200m eventGout Gout v Lachie Kennedy showdown set for Sunday night
Gout Gout is primed for his bid to officially break the 20-second barrier for the 200m after he cruised through his heat in ideal conditions at the WA Athletics Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
In front of a full grandstand in temperatures above 30C, the teenager led the first heat comfortably before easing off with 50m to go. Despite his apathy, he still set a rapid time of 20.21s.
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