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Jun 17, 2026
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Gout Gout Secures Third at Golden Spike as Noah Lyles Sets New 150m World Record

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Teenage sprint star Gout Gout finished third in the rarely‑run 150 m at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, while training partner Noah Lyles smashed the world record with 14.67 seconds. The race also saw a new South African record and highlighted Gout’s rising form ahead of the U20 World Championships.

Gout Gout claimed third place in the 150 m at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, trailing his training partner Noah Lyles, who set a new world record of 14.67 seconds. The performance marked a significant step up for the 18‑year‑old Australian and set the stage for his upcoming focus on the U20 World Championships.

Gout Gout's Podium Finish at the Ostrava Golden Spike Meet

  • Event: Golden Spike track and field meet, Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • Date: 16 June 2026 (reported 17 June 2026)
  • Result: Gout Gout – 3rd place, Australian record 14.96 seconds
  • Training partner Noah Lyles – 1st place, world record 14.67 seconds
  • 2nd place: Sinesipho Dambile (South Africa) – 14.78 seconds

Record‑Breaking 150 m Times and National Milestones

  • Previous world record: 14.92 seconds by Kishane Thompson (Jamaica)
  • New world record: 14.67 seconds by Noah Lyles
  • South African national record: 14.78 seconds by Sinesipho Dambile
  • Australian national record: 14.96 seconds by Gout Gout
  • Earlier in 2026, Gout Gout ran a 200 m Australian record of 19.67 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt’s age‑equivalent time.

Implications for the 150 m Discipline and Upcoming Championships

The 150 m is a rarely contested distance, but Lyles’ performance re‑ignites interest and demonstrates the event’s potential for record progression. Gout’s rapid improvement suggests he could become a contender in the 200 m at the U20 World Championships, while Dambile’s sub‑15 second run raises the profile of South African sprinting.

Looking Ahead: Gout Gout's Focus on U20 Worlds and Lyles' Legacy

  • Gout has announced he will skip the Glasgow Commonwealth Games to concentrate on the U20 World Championships in Oregon.
  • Training partnership with Lyles at the US base is expected to continue, providing exposure to elite sprint techniques.
  • Lyles, now 28, adds a 150 m world record to his résumé after winning the 100 m at the Paris Olympics, cementing his status as a sprint legend.
  • Future races may see more athletes targeting the 150 m as a bridge between 100 m and 200 m events.