Gout Gout preparing for the men's 200m at the world championships.

Gout Gout to run 200m as Australian Athletics name biggest team for world championships | AI News Digest

Published: September 3, 2025, 5:09 a.m. Sports Positive

Gout Gout will represent Australia in the men's 200m at the upcoming world championships in Tokyo, as part of the largest team ever named by Australian Athletics. The 88-member squad includes five Paris Olympic medallists, showcasing the rising popularity and performance of the sport. High jump champion Nicola Olyslagers and pole vault gold medallist Nina Kennedy are among the standout athletes. Andrew Faichney, the high performance general manager, highlighted the team's world-class talent and the momentum behind Australian athletics. Gout, a 17-year-old sensation, recently broke a long-standing national record, further elevating expectations for his performance in Tokyo.

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