Gout Gout out of World U20s with hamstring injury

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has been ruled out of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after suffering a serious hamstring tear during training in Brisbane. The 18-year-old had set his sights on becoming a 200m under-20 world champion in August but will now have to wait until next season for his next shot.

Gout, who announced the shock injury news in a social media post, vowed to return in 2027 'better and faster and stronger' as he faces a lengthy rehabilitation process. chickenroad-game.rodeo