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Gout runs a stunning third as Lyles breaks world record
Key takeaways
- Noah Lyles celebrates with Gout Gout after breaking the world record in the 150m men's race.
- The pair celebrated wildly after the 150m clash at the Ostrava Golden Spike event in Czechia as Lyles broke the record with a time of 14.67 seconds.
- Gout came third, finishing strong to clock a personal best time of 14.96, which is also a national record.
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Noah Lyles celebrates with Gout Gout after breaking the world record in the 150m men's race. (Getty Images: Sona Maleterova)
Link copied Share Share article Rising Australian athletics star Gout Gout and American champion Noah Lyles have hugged it out after their first run against each other saw the 150m world record broken.
The pair celebrated wildly after the 150m clash at the Ostrava Golden Spike event in Czechia as Lyles broke the record with a time of 14.67 seconds.
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