Gout Gout put on notice as Japanese teen obliterates his PB and Usain Bolt record in sizzling 100m run
The 16-year-old tore up the track, striding right away from his rivals late in a performance that has raised more than a few eyebrows.
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His 10-second flat run obliterated Gout's personal best time of 10.17 and is also faster than any 100m time recorded by Usain Bolt as a 20-year-old.
It was so fast that it set a new world record for the fastest 100m time ever achieved by an athlete under the age of 18.
Shimizu beat the previous record jointly held by American Christian Miller, and Thai ace Puripol Boonson, who both previously ran 100m in 10.06 seconds.
You can watch the Shimuzu's incredible 100m dash in the player above.
Following his achievement, Shimuzu said: 'I was determined to run under 10 seconds heading into the final.
'I'm happy to have set a high school record. I'd like to get a taste of it if I can make it.'
Does Gout Gout have a new rival?
Gout is the rising star of athletics but the fact a boy younger than him has achieved a time he hasn't is sure to get his competitive juices flowing.
Similarly to Usain Bolt, Gout has suggested the 200m event is more suited to his running style, due to his slower start and trademark acceleration – similar to that of Usain Bolt.
But the Aussie will still be competing at several 100m events in the coming months and years, and is sure to have noticed the young Japanese phenom.
Gout has gone under 10 seconds twice in his young career but both runs were wind assisted, meaning Shimizu has got one up on the Aussie sensation, at least for now.
With Gout shining at the Diamond League and Shimizu clocking a world record time it is only a matter of the time until the pair do battle on the track.
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