Gout Gout says he is ‘ready to rumble’ ahead of World Athletics Championships debut

The confident teenager admitted he does have some nerves ahead of his major international debut on Wednesday.
Gout Gout says he is ‘ready to rumble’ ahead of World Athletics Championships debut

Australian teenage sprint phenomenon Gout Gout has declared his legs are “ready to rumble” ahead of his major international debut on Wednesday at the World Athletics Championships. Pic: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Australian teenage sprint phenomenon Gout Gout has declared his legs are “ready to rumble” ahead of his major international debut on Wednesday at the World Athletics Championships.

The 17-year-old participated in a panel session with international press on Monday, his only pre-meet media opportunity, as he prepares to contest the 200m in Tokyo. Gout was asked what his legs would tell him if they could talk.

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