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John Salvado

Gout Gout to light up Stawell Gift

Gout Gout is set to be the star attraction at the 2025 Stawell Gift. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

The brightest new star of Australian athletics, sprint sensation Gout Gout, is set to contest the nation's oldest footrace, the storied Stawell Gift.

Gout's manager James Templeton confirmed on Wednesday the 17-year-old had agreed to run in the 143rd edition of the 120m handicap event in April, although the contract had yet to be finalised.

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