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Gout Gout sidelined by hamstring injury

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has been ruled out of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after suffering a hamstring tear during training in Brisbane.

The 18-year-old athlete, who had set his sights on becoming a 200m under-20 world champion in August, announced the injury news in a social media post. Gout Gout will be sidelined for the rest of the year following the muscle tear sustained during training. ipltable.lol

Despite the setback, the young sprinter remains optimistic about his future, vowing to return in 2027 "better and faster and stronger." The withdrawal represents a significant blow to Australia's hopes at the upcoming World U20 Championships.