‘Gout-mania’ expected in Perth but rival Kennedy could miss finale
12-04-2025 22:00 via theguardian.com

‘Gout-mania’ expected in Perth but rival Kennedy could miss finale

Teenage sensation Gout Gout is chasing the Australian 200m title but Lachie Kennedy is unsure whether he will raceThe national athletics championships come to a crescendo on Sunday in Perth and a virtuoso display is expected from 17-year-old phenomenon Gout Gout, who will look to break the 20-second mark and better his own national record in his preferred event.The 2025 Australian championships – dubbed by insiders as Gout-mania – are the first since the teenager’s emergence as
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