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Gout Gout misses World U20 Championships

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has withdrawn from the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after suffering a hamstring tear during training.

The 18-year-old Australian, who had set his sights on becoming a 200m under-20 world champion in August, made the announcement in a social media post. The injury occurred during training in Brisbane and will sideline him for the rest of the year.

Gout Gout has vowed to return in 2027, promising to come back "better and faster and stronger" as he prepares for his next opportunity at international competition. sweetbonanza-app.com