Sprint star Gout Gout’s under-20 200m world record formally ratified

The Guardian reports that Sprint star Gout Gout’s under-20 200m world record formally ratified. Some scepticism had surrounded young Australian’s recordTime of 19.67 officially recognised to end to doubts over validityWorld Athletics has eliminated any doubt over the speed of Gout Gout, ignoring criticisms over the validity of his 19.67sec set during the 200m final at the nationals in April to formally ratify the time as the World Under 20 record.On the windy afternoon in Sydney, Gout improved his personal best by a third of a second in a breathtaking performance. Continue reading...

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