American sprint legend Justin Gatlin on why Gout Gout will get to the next level by training witjh Noah Lyles

American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has applauded teenage sprint prodigy Gout Gout’s decision to train alongside Olympic champion and triple world champion Noah

Gatlin believes this partnership will elevate the Australian sprinter’s career and provide him with invaluable exposure to world-class competition and training methods

Gout Gout recently signed with Adidas and will have the opportunity to train alongside world champion Noah Lyles, gaining valuable mentorship as he continues his path to the top.

Gout, who recently shattered Peter Norman’s long-standing Australian 200m national record with a time of 20.04 seconds at the Australian All Schools Championships, has been garnering global attention

The 16-year-old’s blistering performances have even sparked comparisons to Jamaican sprint icon Usain , underscoring his immense potential in track and field

Following his record-breaking feats, Gout secured a lucrative sponsorship deal with leading German athletic apparel and footwear brand Adidas

This partnership has paved the way for him to train with Lyles, the reigning 100m and 200m world champion

Gatlin, a former world and Olympic sprint champion, highlighted the significance of this move for Gout’s development

“That’s a really good move, especially at the age he’s at right now. You don’t want to isolate him and put him in a bubble. You want him to understand what it takes to be an Olympic gold medalist or a world champion. Training with people who have broken world records will give him a chance to understand the psyche behind their preparation,” Gatlin said in a recent episode of podcast

Gatlin emphasized that such opportunities provide young athletes with insights into the realities of elite competition, including the varied approaches to training and dedication

Gout Gout's dominance of recent news headlines with his record-breaking runs has turned sour with some questioning the Australian sprinter's age.

“Sometimes, you’ll step onto the track expecting immense dedication, only to find that talent and drive don’t always align. But when it’s time to perform, they turn it on,” he added

Gout’s collaboration with Lyles promises to be a transformative chapter in his budding career as he transitions from dominating the Australian track scene to competing on the global stage, the mentorship and training alongside a seasoned champion like Lyles will likely set the foundation for his rise as one of the world’s top sprinters