Gout Gout Shows His True Colors With Strong Comment for Usain Bolt at World Athletics Championship

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout arrived at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo carrying the weight of extraordinary expectations, largely fueled by incessant comparisons to the legendary Usain Bolt. The 17-year-old phenom, who has been breaking age records and national marks with astonishing regularity, found himself competing on track and field’s biggest stage while being measured against the greatest sprinter of all time.

These comparisons only intensified when Bolt himself was present in Tokyo’s National Stadium to witness Gout’s senior international debut. Despite the immense pressure, the young Australian demonstrated both his exceptional talent and mental fortitude by advancing through his 200-meter heat with a time of 20.23 seconds, securing his place in the semifinals and moving one step closer to potential glory.

Following his qualifying performance, Gout Gout offered a thoughtful perspective on the Bolt comparisons during a post-race interview with Citius Mag. He acknowledged the Jamaican icon’s status while maintaining a healthy focus on his own journey, stating, “I mean, he is the GOAT and hopefully, I mean, I just got out of the semis, so it’s definitely great to know that I’m up against top 24 in the world, pretty much. It’s a great experience, you know, Usain Bolt, he’s the athlete everyone looks up to, so I just got to keep looking up to him and try and be like him too.”

Rather than shying away from the comparisons, the Aussie embraces them as a source of inspiration while maintaining a realistic perspective on his current stage of development. Gout’s performance in the heats showcased both his potential and areas for growth, characteristics typical of a young athlete, even one of his prodigious talent. Drawing lane eight in the fifth of six heats, he produced a characteristically strong finish to claim third place behind Jamaica’s Bryan Levell (19.84s) and Zimbabwe’s Makanakaishe Charamba (20.06s).

Gout’s start was not his strongest attribute, but once he reached his cruising speed, he demonstrated the remarkable stride length and finishing power that have drawn comparisons to Bolt. His time of 20.23 seconds positioned him as the 12th-fastest qualifier overall and proved sufficient to advance automatically to the next round. Gout Gout’s debut at these World Championships represents more than just another athletic competition; it symbolizes the passing of the torch to a new generation of sprinters who grew up watching Bolt redefine what was possible in track and field.

While the comparisons are inevitable given similar physical attributes and running styles, Gout appears understandably focused on developing his own identity rather than replicating Bolt’s career path. However, are you aware of the fact that Bolt was left disappointed right after Jamaica’s dominance in the World Championships?

Usain Bolt’s day was ruined

Just a few hours before the men’s 100m final at the 2025 Tokyo World Championships, Usain Bolt had suggested that Jamaica might just pull off a 1-2 finish in Japan. And guess what? Oblique Seville and Kishane Thompson showed their skills by taking home gold and silver, respectively, at the National Stadium on Sunday. However, Bolt was pretty disappointed about his favorite soccer team on that same day, which really put a damper on the track experience.

Ruben Amorim’s team faced off against their city rivals in the English Premier League on Sunday for the Manchester Derby. With Erling Haaland scoring two goals, Manchester City cruised to a solid 3-0 win against Manchester United, leaving Bolt looking pretty disappointed. He talked about this experience on his X profile, saying, “Really United.. after all the joy (Jamaica) gave me today you doing this to me..sigh.”

Since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as manager, Manchester United has really had a tough time finding someone who can match the legendary coach’s insight. Over the last ten years, it seems like United hasn’t quite captured that magical vibe it used to have. And fans of the team, including Bolt, have kind of gotten used to watching their side take a beating match after match.