- Comments come hours before Gout competes at Melbourne track meet
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has accidentally dropped the f*** bomb in a media conference where he lifted the lid on how he feels after finishing school.
The 18-year-old runner completed his education journey last week and is excited to compete at the Maurie Plant Meet tomorrow night with less pressure.
'It's so much better. I don't worry about going to school next week, or f**** studying for exams and stuff like that,' Gout said.
'Training has been a lot more professional, in a way, knowing that I can train a lot more efficiently, get a lot more reps, and spend a bit more time in the gym.'
Tomorrow night's event will see Gout face off against Lachie Kennedy in the 200 metres, which is a rematch of the race last year where Gout failed to claim victory.
Despite the defeat 12 months ago, Gout is confident he'll be able to perform at a high level.
Gout Gout (pictured) has opened up about the freedom he feels after finishing school
Gout (pictured) will again compete tomorrow night in Melbourne
The teenager (pictured) is set for an exciting year ahead on track
'Knowing there are so many people here to watch you run and compete just brings out the best in you,' Gout said.
The 18-year-old sprinter's comments have come at the same time his fiercest competitor issued a challenge.
Lachie Kennedy remains defiant in his own ability and has claimed he is still the man to beat.
'I'm confident I'm going to win; I'm going out there to win,' Kennedy told Triple M.
'I plan on winning. He's going to have to bring his best if he's going to beat me.'
Gout Gout's life has changed significantly since his last meet in Melbourne.
Since his last race in the Victorian capital, he reached the 200-metre semi-finals at last year’s World Athletics Championships.
He also now trains and recovers throughout the day as a full-time athlete after his schooling came to an end.
