Australian sprinting prodigy Gout Gout has fulfilled a lifelong dream by buying a house for his family after signing a lucrative £4.4 million ($6 million) sponsorship deal with Adidas. The 18-year-old, who has drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt, made the purchase in Brisbane's western suburbs.
Speaking to Nova FM, Gout said: 'It's definitely a privilege being able to provide back to my family what they've given to me. As you get older, one of your dreams is buying your parents a house or buying your parents a car or things of that nature, and I've done one of those things.'
The Queenslander rose to prominence after breaking Peter Norman's 56-year Australian 200 metres record with a time of 20.02 seconds. He also competed at the World Athletics Championships, narrowly missing the final, and is now preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and World Junior Championships.
Gout's potential has been endorsed by Usain Bolt, who warned him about the challenges of transitioning to senior level but said: 'He has a great future. If he gets everything right, his future is going to be bright.' Former Australian Olympian Jane Flemming also tipped him as a successor to Bolt, noting his similar build and running style.
The teenager will have the opportunity to compete at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 and then at his home Games in Brisbane in 2032. His Adidas deal, signed when he was 16, saw the sportswear giant beat off competition from Puma and Nike.
