“Whatever I’ve got to do to show Noah I am coming for that spot, I will do!” That’s how 17-year-old Australian sprinting sensation Gout Gout introduced himself to Noah Lyles—not with a handshake, but with a challenge. The reigning sprint king back in early February, Gout didn’t hesitate to let Lyles know he was coming for his titles, including those world sprint gold medals. Bold? Absolutely. But if you want to go toe-to-toe with the fastest man on the planet, you better bring some confidence.
Lyles, of course, didn’t shy away. In fact, he loved it. “That’s what I love to hear,” he said with a grin. “I want you to come up to me and say, ‘Yeah, I am going to take your spot.’” The exchange happened on Beyond the Records, the podcast Lyles co-hosts with Grant Holloway and Rai Benjamin—where track stars talk shop, throw some friendly jabs, and, ignite rivalries. But Gout isn’t just all talk. He’s already making waves, with his sights set on the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September. And just to prove he means business, he went out and did something jaw-dropping.
Just days after training with Lyles, the 17-year-old shattered expectations and Lyles’ personal best in the 400m. At the Joanna Stone Shield meet in Brisbane, the teenager clocked a blistering 46.20 seconds, nearly a full second faster than Lyles has ever run over the distance. It also marked the fastest U18 time by an Australian in 35 years. But the real buzz? Lyles’ latest Instagram post. No cryptic captions, no long speeches!
Recently, the 27-year-old shared an Instagram post featuring himself and Gout Gout locked in a serious-looking discussion, almost as if plotting something big. Well, it seems this pic was clicked back in January! His caption? “Hope you enjoyed Clermont @gout.goutt. Come back anytime!” The post had fans buzzing, especially since Gout had recently trained with the six-time world champion and his coach, Lance Brauman, in Clermont, Florida.
Both sprinters are sponsored by Adidas, and Brauman has a long-standing friendship with Gout’s manager, James Templeton. Seeing them train together felt like the start of something special—almost like a dream team in the making. The Queensland native wasted no time replying, “Appreciate you, definitely will be back .”Short and sweet, but the message was loud and clear—this isn’t just a one-time thing. Fans are eating it up, hyping the duo in the comments!
Fans love Gout Gout but are split on Noah Lyles
One fan chimed in, “I can’t see why they don’t like this guy, so humble. ” And honestly, that’s been the vibe around Gout Gout—humble, hardworking, and easy to root for. Noah Lyles, on the other hand? Well, let’s just say he’s not everyone’s cup of tea. People call him loud, and a little too into himself. His NBA “world champions” comment had basketball fans ready to fight, and some track purists think he cares more about showmanship and flashy outfits than just letting his speed do the talking. Fair or not, Lyles has built a reputation that makes him either wildly entertaining or mildly exhausting, depending on who you ask.
Another fan put it bluntly: “He is dope. They Hate Noah bc they ain’t Noah” And honestly, that sums it up pretty well. Beneath all the confidence—or, depending on who you ask, overconfidence—Noah Lyles isn’t just some trash-talking, self-promoting sprinter. He puts in the work, uplifts his competitors, and isn’t afraid to be himself in a sport that sometimes struggles to produce big personalities. Just earlier this month, he even took the time to give Gout Gout some advice.
Lyles has learned to thrive on both love and hate, but it wasn’t always easy. The triple world champion admitted that early in his career, the criticism got to him but over time, he developed thick skin. the Australian sprinter is also facing similar scrutiny, especially with comparisons to Usain Bolt adding extra pressure.
But the Olympic champion, who has been through it all, had some words of wisdom on his Beyond the Records podcast: “To be honest, you just gotta laugh sometimes, you really do, it’s hilarious. People don’t know me, they just make assumptions.” He added, “When you become somebody of a very high standard, everybody is going to have opinions, whether good or bad.” And if there’s one thing Lyles has mastered, it’s blocking out the noise and proving people wrong where it matters most—the track.
Another admirer hyped it up: “There is too much speed in this picture.” Another chimed in, “The present and the future ,” while someone else added, “Gout Gout knows who the GOAT is.” The excitement is real, and for good reason—Noah Lyles, at 27, is already a three-time Olympic medalist, while 17-year-old Gout Gout is just getting started.
Stat-wise, Lyles holds a personal best of 9.784s in the 100m and 19.31s in the 200m, making him the current king of sprinting. But Gout is close too, with personal bests of 10.04s in the 100m and 20.04s in the 200m. With the Florida native fresh off a 100m gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Gout is already setting his sights on Los Angeles 2028, where he’ll be looking to step into the spotlight.
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