Gout Gout and Lachie Kennedy blow away rivals with dazzling Stawell Gift debuts

Summary

Gout and Lachlan Kennedy wowed fans with their stellar performances at the Stawell Gift, with Kennedy leading the charge in his final heat by crossing home in 12.23 seconds, just shy of Gout’s impressive 12.31. Kennedy, reflecting on the historic event, expressed pride in running alongside such a legendary track and hinted at even faster times in upcoming heats. Meanwhile, Gout, despite not winning that round, praised the mental challenge of racing on synthetic surfaces while emphasizing how the 120m distance perfectly suits his style. BothCompetitors are expected to push their limits as they prepare for semi-finals and finals on Easter Monday.

Additional Summaries

Gout dominated his heat with a fastest time of 12.31 seconds, narrowly edging out Lachlan Kennedy in the final as he prepared for finals on Easter Monday. Both expressed gratitude for the historic event and their excitement to improve their semi-final times. Gout highlighted the mental challenge of racing, while Kennedy praised their ongoing rivalry and strong showing at other competitions. John Evans held the fastest male time in heats with 12.13 seconds, and Kennedy defeated Rohan Browning in last weekend's 100m championships. Both athletes demonstrated consistency as they aim to make a big impact at the finals.

Gout and Lachlan Kennedy dominated their heats at the Stawell Gift with Gout finishing second in a 120m event and Kennedy winning his heat in 12.23 seconds, beating John Evans' 12.13 time. Both sprinters expressed pride in their performances as part of Australia's elite track team. The winners will compete in the semi-finals and finals on Easter Monday for $40,000 each.