Gout Gout continues to make headlines with a standout 200m performance, joining the ranks of sprinting greats like Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Noah Lyles, and Michael Johnson.
At the moment, when you name sprinters who have already made headlines in 2025, you cannot miss to mention Gout Gout.
The Australian teen sprint sensation has been on a roll, clocking splendid times in the 100m and 200m but here, Pulse Sports Kenya will be analysing his 200m time clocked at the Queensland Athletics Championships.
Gout Gout clocked a mind-blowing 19.98 seconds to win the men’s 200m final and he has now found himself in the top five of the fastest second-half 200m splits.
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Where does Gout Gout rank among the fastest second-half 200m splits?
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The unofficial time Gout Gout clocked has made history and at just 17, the world under-20 200m silver medallist is already dining with the greats.
He has been compared to Usain Bolt on several occasions and Gout Gout is not beating the comparisons as he continues making waves.
On the list of the fastest splits, Gout Gout is ranked fifth behind Yohan Blake, Noah Lyles, Michael Johnson and Usain Bolt.
1) Yohan Blake
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Yohan Blake has the fastest split, and for once, surprisingly, Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, is not topping the list.
The Jamaican sprinter clocked the fastest split at the 2011 Diamond League Meeting in Brussels where he clocked 19.26 seconds. In the second 100m, he clocked 9.12 seconds.
Yohan Blake is widely considered a formidable 100m runner but he also made huge strides in the 200m. He is currently the second fastest man alive behind world record holder Usain Bolt.
2) Noah Lyles
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The next line is Noah Lyles, who widely considered the 200m as his wife and as he continues to dominate the distance, he could not miss the list of history makers.
The three-time world 200m champion clocked the fastest split at the Diamond League Meeting final in Zurich where he won the 200m in 19.52 seconds.
In the second split of the 200m, the reigning Olympic 100m champion clocked an impressive 9.16 seconds.
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3) Michael Johnson
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Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson might have been the best 400m runner but he was also a big deal in the 200m, having held the world record over the distance.
Michael Johnson clocked the third-fastest splits of all time as he clocked the 200m world record time of 19.32 seconds at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
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4) Usain Bolt
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The fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, could not miss the list of the fastest second-half 200m splits, thanks to his impressive talent.
The Jamaican sprint legend is currently the world record holder in the 100m and 200m, having clocked 9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany.
As Usain Bolt set the 200m world record, he also clocked the fourth-fastest time of the second 100m, clocking 9.27 seconds.
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5) Gout Gout
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Gout Gout has also earned his place as one of the best 200m runners and his star continues to shine bright with his impressive performances.
Thanks to Gout Gout, stadiums in Australia are often sold out during track meets, showcasing the remarkable talent of the 17-year-old.
Now, Gout Gout has found himself among the greats, possessing the fifth fastest second-half 200m splits. Gout Gout clocked the time recently, and in the second 100m of the 200m, he clocked 9.31 seconds.