Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has withdrawn from the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after suffering a serious hamstring tear during training in Brisbane. The 18-year-old, who had set his sights on becoming a 200m under-20 world champion in August, will be sidelined for the rest of the year.
The promising athlete announced the shock injury news in a social media post, where he vowed to return in 2027 'better and faster and stronger' after missing his chance at international glory this season. h-doctor.club
