Stawell Gift: See the incredible new video that proves Gout Gout can be one of the greatest sports stars Australia has produced

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Teen Sprint Sensation Gout Gout Astounds at Stawell Gift Heats

Spectacular new video footage showcasing sprint prodigy Gout Gout overcoming a significant handicap in the Stawell Gift has captivated sports enthusiasts. The teenager’s exceptional speed is vividly displayed, surpassing the impact of previous race clips. The 17-year-old athlete is quickly becoming a prominent figure in the world of athletics and sprinting.

Rising Stars Shine in Heats

Gout Gout and rival sprinter Lachlan Kennedy have validated their reputations, both securing impressive heat victories in their Stawell Gift debuts. The esteemed 120-meter race in Victoria witnessed commanding performances from both athletes.

Schoolboy star Gout triumphed in the second-to-last of 22 heats on Saturday, clocking 12.31 seconds despite a one-meter handicap start.

Viral Video Captures Gout’s Acceleration

Aerial footage of the race vividly illustrates Gout’s remarkable acceleration. The video shows him rapidly closing the gap on leading runners before pulling away from the field and winning decisively.

The video has rapidly spread online, with fans globally expressing astonishment at the 17-year-old’s talent. Online commentators have lauded his performance, with one user commenting, “The sheer acceleration from the 3 to 9-second mark was simply incredible.”

Gout Gout demonstrates his powerful sprint during his Stawell Gift heat on Saturday.

Overhead footage offers fans a breathtaking perspective of the 17-year-old’s extraordinary pace.

Another observer added, “For any other runners watching this, if you’re not reconsidering your career, you’re being unrealistic.” A third comment simply stated, “That is legendary stuff.”

Kennedy Sets Impressive Time

Racing off a 0.25m backmark in the final heat, 21-year-old Kennedy delivered an even more dominant performance. He established a clear lead well before the finish line, ultimately cruising to a time of 12.23 seconds – the third fastest overall.

Kennedy shared his mindset post-race: “As soon as I knew I was in front, I thought, ‘Right, I’m going to enjoy this.'”

He further commented on the event’s prestige: “I’ve watched the Stawell Gift numerous times, even before I started track. It’s always a must-watch, a fantastic event steeped in history. I’m honored to compete here and put on a good show.”

Looking ahead, Kennedy added, “I’ve got plenty more energy in reserve, and I’m hoping to go even faster in the semi-final and final because I’ll need to.”

Finals Anticipation

The semi-finals and finals for both the men’s and women’s Stawell Gift races are scheduled for Easter Monday. Winners in both categories will be awarded a $40,000 prize.

The young sprinting sensation, running with a handicap, believes the Gift suits his style, stating, ‘I love chasing down people.’

Gout’s Track Experience

Gout expressed his enjoyment of competing on grass for the first time. “It felt very similar to running on a synthetic track,” Gout noted.

He elaborated on the race’s nature aligning with his strengths: “I think it’s a mental advantage because I enjoy chasing down competitors. This type of race is ideal for me.”

Gout highlighted the 120m distance as particularly suitable: “The 120 meters is almost perfect for me. In the 100m, there’s not quite enough time to reach top speed. The extra 20 meters here is a real benefit, and hopefully, I can overtake even more runners.”

Race Standouts

John Evans recorded the fastest heat time in the 143rd edition of the 120m handicap race on Saturday, stopping the clock at 12.13 seconds off a 9.75m mark.

Jasper Thomas (12.22 off 6.50m) was the only other competitor faster than Kennedy. Defending champion Jack Lacey (6m) secured his heat victory in 12.44 seconds.

Rivalry and Recent Form

The two talented Queensland sprinters, Gout and Kennedy, have developed a friendly rivalry recently. Kennedy previously triumphed over 200m in their head-to-head contest at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne last month.

At the Australian championships in Perth last weekend, Kennedy finished a close second to Rohan Browning in the 100m. Meanwhile, Gout achieved victory in both the under-20 100m and open 200m events.

Kennedy also claimed a silver medal in the 60m at the world indoor championships in Nanjing, China, earlier in April.

Women’s Heats Highlights

The marquee names also performed strongly in the women’s Stawell Gift heats on Saturday.

Paris Olympics 100m semi-finalist Bree Rizzo appeared comfortable winning the final heat off scratch in 13.91 seconds.

Fellow scratch marker and defending Gift champion Chloe Mannix-Power won her heat in 13.95 seconds.

Racing off 11m, Jasmine Rowe (13.74) and Jemma Stapleton (13.75) recorded the fastest heat times in the women’s competition.


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