Gout Gout—his name is as unique as his speed. But even the teenage prodigy has his limits, especially when facing sprint king Lachlan Kennedy. The Maurie Plant Meet turned into an unforgettable night for fans, Kennedy, and Gout alike. The world indoor silver medalist went head-to-head with the crowd favorite, only to shatter expectations by cruising to victory. The audience reaction was electric, and even the 17-year-old rising star was left in disbelief.
A stunned silence fell over Lakeside Stadium as Kennedy crossed the finish line—just for a second. Then, the crowd erupted in tumultuous applause for the winner. But their cheers weren’t just for Kennedy. Speaking to athletics.com, Gout recalled the surreal moment: “The silence was crazy out there. The silence was loud, as people say. You could hear a pin drop—and then, suddenly, everyone was screaming my name at the top of their lungs.”
Yes, it was the runner-up who stole the Melbourne crowd’s heart. This was a whole new experience for Gout, who embraced the moment with humility: “This is something not a lot of people get to experience. I’m just taking it step by step and enjoying it.” The Australian track and field sensation clocked an impressive 20.30 in the 200m sprint, while Kennedy made history with a 20.26 (+0.4)—the fifth-fastest time ever recorded by an Australian—to claim victory.
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