Peter Norman’s family say he would have been proud if Gout Gout had broken the 200m record

“CONGRATULATIONS Gout Gout from one of Peter Norman’s daughters and the rest of our family
Dad would have absolutely loved this!!!!” she posted.

Peter Norman’s support of Smith and Carlos’ famous stance on human rights and his presence in one of sport’s most famous photographs made him a celebrated figure in the United States. Matt Norman is in talks with a Hollywood studio about adapting the story.

Norman said the fact his uncle’s record was broken by a youth whose family came to Australia as refugees from South Sudan was a fitting addition to the story.

“You have no idea how ironic and beautiful this is,” Norman said. “For me it’s special – icing on the cake.

“Peter didn’t mind his record being broken. He was waiting for it, and he had waited a long time before he died. Unfortunately he isn’t there to see it, but I know he would be really proud (of Gout).

“Talking to him he is really confident and definitely wants to make Peter proud. I said, ‘We’re all really proud of you.'”You’re just a kid and we’re really excited to see where you go now.'”

Not for the first time, Gout’s achievements gained worldwide attention. Major news outlets around the world covered his 200-meter dash.

This time made him the fastest 16-year-old over 200 m in history, surpassing the record (20.13) set by Usain Bolt in 2004. Bolt ran 19.93 the next year as a 17-year-old.

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Gout’s time would have put him sixth in the 200m Olympic final in Paris this year and secured him a place at next year’s World Athletics Championships.

After Gout lowered the U18 national records in both the 100m (10.17 seconds) and 200m, another rising star – Terrell Thorne – broke the U18 400m record at the school championships on Sunday.

Thorne, who finished second to Gout in the 200m, clocked 45.64 seconds in the one-lap sprint.

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