Gout Gout locked and loaded for Peter Norman Memorial 200m at Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne

The name on everyone’s lips: Gout Gout. At 17-years-old, the kid is stealing global headlines with his record-breaking and history-making speed, and now it’s official – he will line up for the Peter Norman Memorial 200m at the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne on March 29 at Lakeside Stadium.

Fresh off a breakout season that saw him win 200m silver at the World Under 20 Championships and take down Australia’s longest standing Open-age record, Gout will swap his Year 12 textbooks for spikes when travelling to Melbourne.

Taking on a world-class field in the 200m named in honour of Australia’s legendary Olympic sprinter Peter Norman, whose Australian record of 20.06-seconds from 1968 stood until Gout himself stormed to a sensational 20.04-second performance at the Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships in December.

Now, he will race in the event that celebrates Norman’s legacy at the biggest one-day meet of the Chemist Warehouse Summer Series, with more athletes to be announced in the coming weeks.

“I’m super excited to be running in Maurie Plant on 29 March!” Gout said.

“I was there last year, I really enjoyed it there and what was exciting was that there was a great atmosphere… but I reckon I’ve got a lot more to bring this year to Melbourne. I’m hoping to run great.”

In a major coup for Australian athletics, the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne will also be broadcast live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport, ensuring that all Australians can witness Australia take on the world. From the grandstand to the living room, fans won’t miss a second of the action.

Gout’s presence in the Peter Norman 200m adds another layer of excitement to a meet already shaping up as the crown jewel of the domestic season, with Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo confirmed for the 400m, Australia’s fastest woman Torrie Lewislocked in over 200m and Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Denny ready to roar in the Discus Throw.

Australia’s premier athletics showcase and Oceania’s only World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level meet has drawn flocks of crowds over the last two editions, and the inclusion of one of the nation’s most exciting sprinting talents is set to send the crowd wild.

The Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne is part of the Chemist Warehouse Summer Series and is also supported by the Victorian Government through its Significant Sporting Events Program.

Tickets can be purchased HERE.