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Australian teenager Gout Gout has lowered his own national 200m record to 19.67 seconds at the Australian championships. The 17-year-old’s time is faster than Usain Bolt ran at the same age, drawing global attention to his potential while coaches warn against early comparisons. Commentators across outlets stress careful long-term development and injury prevention as interest in the young sprinter grows.