He’s 16 and seen as Usain Bolt’s successor – but Australian Gout Gout keeps his feet on the ground

Australian teenager Gout Gout's recent times in the 100m and 200m have drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt.Photo: Athletics AustraliaIt's hard to be the next big thing. There's all the excitement…

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“The world is his oyster”: what’s next for Gout Gout after setting the athletics world on fire?

Gout Gout is having a busy time after setting a new Australian 200m record this weekend.Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesGout Gout's success last weekend immediately made him the biggest name in…

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World Athletics has a ‘responsibility’ to tackle gender-based violence – Lord Coe

World Athletics president Lord Coe said his organization was committed to tackling gender-based violence following a year marked by the tragic death of Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei.Cheptegei's former partner…

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