He has only just turned 16, but already the Aussie sprinting superstar tipped to be better than Usain Bolt has become a multi-millionaire. Teen sprint star Gout Gout has signed a multi-year deal with Adidas worth over $6million. The contract, which runs until the Brisbane Olympics, was finalised during the junior athletics world championships in Peru.
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Adidas outbid rivals Nike and Puma to secure the Australian sprinter, whose performances rival Usain Bolt's at the same age. At just 16 years old, Gout has already broken Peter Norman's 56-year-old Australian 200m record with a time of 20.04 seconds and clocked a wind-assisted 10.04 seconds in the 100m.
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These achievements make him one of the most exciting young talents in world athletics. Gout Gout dominated at the recent Australian All Schools Athletics Championship in Brisbane. Gout Gout of celebrates with his manager James Templeton and coach Di Sheppard.
James Templeton, Gout's manager, revealed that major brands had been pursuing him since 2022, when he broke the Australian under-16 200m record. 'Adidas conveyed their desire to secure Gout early on and showed great patience,' Templeton told the Sydney Morning Herald.
The deal ensures Gout can stay in Australia to complete his education while receiving performance-based bonuses for world and Olympic success. Adidas' investment aligns with their strategy of backing young talent, as seen with Usain Bolt in his early years.
