Gout Gout Withdraws from World U20s with Hamstring Injury

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has withdrawn from the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after suffering a serious hamstring tear during training in Brisbane. The 18-year-old, who had set his sights on becoming a 200m under-20 world champion in August, is sidelined for the rest of the year.

Gout made the announcement in a social media post, vowing to return in 2027 'better and faster and stronger' after missing out on his chance to compete at the upcoming world championships. toffler.lol