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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Photos offer stark reality check after Gout Gout cops swipe over 'soft' move
Aussie sprint sensation Gout Gout has put the recent criticism of his athletics development into perspective after sharing a series of happy snaps from his year 12 formal. Among the comparisons to the greatest sprinter of all time, Usain Bolt, and the enormous hype and expectation that has accompanied Gout's meteoric rise, it's easy to forget that the Queensland track phenomenon is still just 17 years old. American sprinter Noah Williams took an extraordinary swipe at Gout's decision to run in an Under-23 event at the Monaco Diamond League in July, rather than compete in the open category. Williams described it as a 'soft' decision and says it would never happen with young American athletes, accusing Gout of "ducking" races against the world's best sprinters. The move is clearly designed with the best interests of Gout's development in mind, and protecting him from the risk injury or overexposure at such an early stage of his career. And the series of photos that Gout shared from his recent year 12 formal provide a telling reminder of the sprint star's tender age and the importance of allowing him to enjoy his final year as an Ipswich Grammar School student. Gout attended his school's senior formal earlier this month, and has now taken to Instagram to share a number of photos from the special night. The superstar arrived in style to the May 15 spectacle, with Gout pictured alongside his friends in a pink stretch Hummer that took them to the formal at Brisbane's Victoria Park. Decked out in a dark suit with deep-red tie and matching pocket square, plus a red rose on his lapel, Gout looked dapper as he celebrated the milestone moment with a group of his school buddies. The 17-year-old shared a number of beautiful snaps with his date, Asha, who looked striking in a strapless red gown that complimented Gout's look superbly. 'I step light, but my presence heavy,' Gout posted alongside the photos in a nod to his burgeoning reputation as one of the world's most exciting young sprint talents. The post sparked an outpouring of messages for the 17-year-old as fans remarked about how incredible Gout and his friends looked. "Gout Gout breaking the dance floor," one person replied to the teenager's Instagram post. Others flooded the comments section with fire emojis, while fellow Aussie teen sprinter Bella Pasquali alluded to the photos with Gout's date by writing: "The hard launch we've all been waiting for." The images reinforce the fact that Gout is focusing on enjoying his final year of high school before inevitably turning his attention towards a professional athletics career. And it goes a long way to explaining his decision to make his Diamond League debut (the premier global athletics tour) in the Under-23s in Monaco on July 11, rather than competing in the open event. Gout has become a global sensation after some eye-catching and historic times in the 100m and 200m in recent months, but his favourite event is the 200. He is also slated to run the 200m at the world championships in Tokyo in September but critics such as American sprinter Williams have questioned why Gout's team is being overly protective by not entering him in open categories against the world's best. Speaking on the 'Track World News' podcast earlier this month, Williams labelled it 'soft' that Gout is running the Under-23 event in Monaco. "That's really, really just soft," Williams said. 'The kid is super talented, but that's besides the point... the narrative now is he's ducking these professional races."
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
American sprint star Noah Williams slams Gout Gout for 'soft' move ahead of Diamond League debut
Teen track star Gout Gout has been called 'soft' by American sprinter Noah Williams just days before his highly anticipated Diamon League debut. Gout, 17, will take part in the Under-23 200m event in the Diamond League in Monaco on July 11. His decision not to compete in the open category is not one that Williams respects. 'That's (the decision to not run in the open event) really, really just soft,' Williams explained on the Track World News podcast. 'The kid is super talented, but that's beside the point … the narrative now is he's ducking these professional races.' It's believed that the schoolboy is planning to focus on the 200m for the time being as he develops into his body. Earlier in the month, Gout said believes he can emulate his hero Usain Bolt, who won eight Olympic gold medals in his unmatched career on the track. 'I think the limit is just obviously winning Olympics and winning world championships and honestly dominating like Bolt did,' Gout told Fox Sports' The Back Page. 'I think that limit is reachable for me.' In the lead up to the Brisbane Games in 2032, the pressure for Gout to deliver at his home Olympics - should he qualify - will be immense. But Gout believes he can first leave an impression at the LA Games come 2028. 'The times I've run so far could potentially make it into finals, make the top four, top five, top six,' he said. 'Just getting better and aiming for LA obviously would be a great achievement and trying to be on that podium running against (Olympic 200m gold medallist Letsile) Tebogo, Noah (Lyles), (Lachlan) Kennedy, all them athletes. 'That's definitely a goal of mine and to keep aiming for the top.' Gout's times are incredible given his age and the fact he is still maturing physically. His PB in the 100m is a wind-assisted 9.99 seconds, not far off Bolt's jaw-dropping world record of 9.58 seconds set in 2009. The youngster also firmly believes he can eventually eclipse Bolt's 19.19 run in the 200m, which is his favourite event. Having clocked a wind-assisted 19.84 over 200m at the Australian Athletics Championships in April shows the hype around Gout is justified.
News.com.au
17-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
American sprint sensation Noah Williams slams ‘soft' Gout Gout move ahead of Diamond League debut
Gout Gout has been labelled 'soft' by American sprint rival Noah Williams after the Aussie phenom elected to run in an Under-23 event in his Diamond League debut instead of the open category. The 17-year-old sprint sensation will compete in the Under-23 200m event only in his Diamond League debut in Monaco on July 11, resisting the temptation to compete in the open category alongside the stars of the sport or in the 100m event. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. But his decision to again not compete in the open category at the upcoming Diamond League meet has angered US athlete Williams, who says he is sick of hearing about Gout 'ducking' the best sprinters in the world. 'That's (the decision to not run in the open event at the Diamond League) really, really just soft,' Williams said on the Track World News podcast this week. 'The kid is super talented, but that's beside the point … the narrative now is he's ducking these professional races.' Gout has taken Australian sprinting by storm over the past 18 months, dropping some ridiculous times on the track and drawing regular comparisons to Jamaican legend Usain Bolt. But despite becoming a global sensation largely as a result of some sizzling 100m times around the elusive 10-second mark, Gout's preferred event is the 200m and he will opt to focus solely on that at the upcoming international meet. The theory behind that decision is Gout's team is focused on not putting too much on the plate of the teen as he continues to develop and grow as an athlete and a man. With such a one-of-a-kind talent on their hands, the last thing Gout's team want is for him to suffer a serious injury or put him in a position where he may feel he needs to prove himself against the best sprinters in the world and overdo it. So as a result Gout is yet to compete in the 100m sprint at open level, opting to instead just run in age categories. He also was held back from competing in the 4x100 relay at the World Athletics Relays event last week. Gout Gout's plan to reach heights of Usain Bolt Gout has broken a string of junior marks and dropped a stunning 20.04 seconds at December's Australian All Schools Championship, breaking the national 200m record held by Peter Norman since 1968. And while he recently conceded his regular Usain Bolt comparison 'gets tiring', he immediately invoked the name of the eight-time Olympic gold medallist – who holds both the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s) world records – in a recent interview with Foxtel's The Back Page. 'I think the limit is just obviously winning Olympics and winning world championships and honestly dominating like Bolt did,' he declared. 'I think that limit is reachable for me.' With sprinters typically reaching their peak in their late 20s, many have tipped Gout to star in his home Olympic Games in Brisbane in 2032. But the confident youngster is already eyeing off the Los Angeles Games in just three years' time. 'The times I've run so far could potentially make it into finals, make the top four, top five, top six,' he said. 'Just getting better and aiming for LA obviously would be a great achievement and trying to be on that podium running against (Olympic 200m gold medallist Letsile) Tebogo, Noah (Lyles), (Lachlan) Kennedy, all them athletes. 'That's definitely a goal in mind and keep aiming for the top.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Death toll from 'concerning' disease outbreak grows, Jetstar to pull all flights from US, Uber trials new feature in Australia
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Thursday. Jetstar will stop flying to the US in just months after 19 years. It comes amid concern from tourists considering trips to the US. The death toll from Queensland's melioidosis outbreak has reached 31 after the death of a Townsville resident. Health authorities say the spike in cases and deaths is "concerning". Sydney will be the first city globally where Uber trials a new feature that will see customers offered restaurant discounts if they dine in. The trial will look to rival the app Eat Club. Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. A decision to put 17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout into an Under-23 event has been labelled as "just soft" by US sprinter Noah Williams. He claims the best talent, regardless of age, is always put into the open category in the US. There is a general belief the Australian team are taking a cautious approach with Gout Gout to ensure he is eased into the global spotlight. So what do you think? Should Gout Gout limit his races against the world's best or should he just go for it? Have your say below. Jetstar will stop flying to the US in just months as demand for flights to the country slowed. The budget airline has flown to Hawaii for 19 years but from October that will stop, allowing Jetstar to focus on other international routes. It comes as concerns grow about travel to the US, with reports of border crackdowns on overseas arrivals following Donald Trump's election win. Uber is launching a new dine-in feature, with Sydney chosen ahead of other international cities for its trial location. Dine Out will allow restaurants to offer discounts to customers for certain times of the day, such as quiet periods when they have fewer bookings. The feature will compete with Eat Club which is already based around the idea, but Uber will have the added option of booking a vehicle to take users to the restaurant. 'Winter is always going to be quieter but maybe this year with Uber's Dine Out technology it will be different,' said Catalina Rose Bay Owner Judy McMahon, who has joined up to be part of the new feature. Australia's Restaurant and Catering Association said the move was "very welcomed" and would hopefully bring much-needed revenue to venues. Authorities in Queensland remain concerned over a deadly outbreak of soil-borne disease melioidosis, with the death toll rising to 31. Townsville Public Health Unit director Steven Donohue said it was likely deaths would continue when case levels were this high, with more than 200 this year alone. "As you can imagine, this is concerning," Dr Donohue said, the ABC reported. "It is a pretty nasty disease, particularly when it happens to the sick and elderly." The outbreak has been linked to the extreme wet weather Queensland has faced, with health authorities seeing cases slowly drop with drier weather, and they now hope that trend will continue. Residents are again being reminded to wear face masks while cleaning up muddy areas to avoid contact with the bacteria. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. A decision to put 17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout into an Under-23 event has been labelled as "just soft" by US sprinter Noah Williams. He claims the best talent, regardless of age, is always put into the open category in the US. There is a general belief the Australian team are taking a cautious approach with Gout Gout to ensure he is eased into the global spotlight. So what do you think? Should Gout Gout limit his races against the world's best or should he just go for it? Have your say below. Jetstar will stop flying to the US in just months as demand for flights to the country slowed. The budget airline has flown to Hawaii for 19 years but from October that will stop, allowing Jetstar to focus on other international routes. It comes as concerns grow about travel to the US, with reports of border crackdowns on overseas arrivals following Donald Trump's election win. Uber is launching a new dine-in feature, with Sydney chosen ahead of other international cities for its trial location. Dine Out will allow restaurants to offer discounts to customers for certain times of the day, such as quiet periods when they have fewer bookings. The feature will compete with Eat Club which is already based around the idea, but Uber will have the added option of booking a vehicle to take users to the restaurant. 'Winter is always going to be quieter but maybe this year with Uber's Dine Out technology it will be different,' said Catalina Rose Bay Owner Judy McMahon, who has joined up to be part of the new feature. Australia's Restaurant and Catering Association said the move was "very welcomed" and would hopefully bring much-needed revenue to venues. Authorities in Queensland remain concerned over a deadly outbreak of soil-borne disease melioidosis, with the death toll rising to 31. Townsville Public Health Unit director Steven Donohue said it was likely deaths would continue when case levels were this high, with more than 200 this year alone. "As you can imagine, this is concerning," Dr Donohue said, the ABC reported. "It is a pretty nasty disease, particularly when it happens to the sick and elderly." The outbreak has been linked to the extreme wet weather Queensland has faced, with health authorities seeing cases slowly drop with drier weather, and they now hope that trend will continue. Residents are again being reminded to wear face masks while cleaning up muddy areas to avoid contact with the bacteria.
