Gout Gout pulls out of Prefontaine Classic in USA and heads home
Australian sprinter Gout Gout withdrew from the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, due to back stiffness. The 18-year-old, who recently finished third in a 150m race behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles, is returning to Brisbane for treatment before preparing for the World U20 Championships in August. Gout's manager confirmed he has been training at less than full capacity for weeks.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 12:55 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 13:00 UTC
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