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John Salvado

Gout Gout pulls out of Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Gout Gout will not be a member of the Australian team at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has decided not to compete at this year's Glasgow Commonwealth Games, choosing to focus on the world under-20 championships, where he hopes to emulate the legendary Usain Bolt.

The two events are back-to-back in the northern hemisphere summer and the 18-year-old Gout and his support team have deemed it would be unwise to contest both so early in his burgeoning career.

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