Teenage sprinter Gout Gout was narrowly defeated by rival Lachie Kennedy in the 200m at the Maurie Plant meet, confirming a resurgence of Australian athletics. The meet, held at Lakeside Stadium with a sell-out crowd of 10,000, showcased the intensity of their rivalry, with Kennedy finishing in 20.26 seconds. Both athletes see this competition as a motivating factor, especially with national titles approaching. Kennedy also won the 100m earlier that evening, while Kristie Edwards triumphed in the women's 200m, emphasizing the evening's competitive success.
Gout Gout expressed, 'It definitely puts fuel to my fire, and it lights that burn, so when I get to training, I will work even harder...'
Lachie Kennedy stated, 'My goal was just to go out hard and try my best to hold him off.' He added that he felt lucky to secure the win.
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