Scott Gullan

Melbourne

Sports Writer at The Herald Sun

Herald Sun sports writer - AFL/track and field.

Articles

Gout Gout’s ‘crazy, big-money’ sacrifice to stay in Australia, sponsor turned down

2 weeks ago | news.com.au | Scott Gullan

Gout Gout has turned down massive sponsorship offers because they required him to move away from Australia. All of the biggest sporting companies around the globe have come calling for Australia’s schoolboy sprint sensation, flashing big-money deals but with strings attached. These included moving overseas to high-end training facilities in places like Jamaica, the home of the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt.
Peter Bol smashes the 800m national record in stunning return to the track in Perth

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan

Rohan Browning did it and now Peter Bol has wound back the clock and reminded the athletics world he’s back in town. In a statement performance the Tokyo Olympic finalist broke the Australian 800m record in front of his home crowd – who he started saluting even before he crossed the line in 1min43.79sec. A previous owner of the national record, Bol now reclaims it off his former training partner, Joseph Deng, who was the first Australian to break 1:44 – clocking 1:43.99sec in 2023.
Lachlan Kennedy, Rowan Browning 100m final and semi-final times

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan

AthleticsDon't miss out on the headlines from Athletics. Followed categories will be added to My News. There was to be no heroics from Lachlan Kennedy in the 100m semi-finals. Australia’s fastest man this year clocked a personal best 10.00sec in Friday night’s heat but kept his powder dry in the semi-final clocking 10.16sec. Subscribe to CODE Sports for breaking news and deeper coverage of your favourite clubs for only $1 for your first month.
‘Injuries suckkk’: Olympic champion grounded following surgery

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan

Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy will be sidelined for up to three months following hamstring surgery. The Paris hero has struggled with the issue since returning to training in January and decided to go under the knife following expert medical advice. Kennedy, 28, is hoping to still be able to defend her world title in Tokyo in September. She revealed on social media her struggles with the latest setback: “Injuries suckkk (sic) so much. Lucky I’ve never had to deal with anything too bad.
‘Injuries suckkk’: Olympic champion grounded following surgery

2 months ago | themercury.com.au | Scott Gullan

Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy will be sidelined for up to three months following hamstring surgery. The Paris hero has struggled with the issue since returning to training in January and decided to go under the knife following expert medical advice. Kennedy, 28, is hoping to still be able to defend her world title in Tokyo in September. She revealed on social media her struggles with the latest setback: “Injuries suckkk (sic) so much. Lucky I’ve never had to deal with anything too bad.
Aussie freak’s record-breaking throw shatters historic barrier

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan

Olympic discus bronze medallist Matt Denny has broken the magical 70m barrier, becoming the fifth longest thrower in history. The big Queenslander wrote his name into the record books at Throw Town in Ramona, Oklahoma, with a heave of 72.07m. In eight degree weather with mild winds, Denny’s throw obliterated his previous national record of 69.96m set in the Diamond League Final last year. The 28-year-old produced a stunning series with all six throws over 69m including two over the 70m mark.
Maurie Plant: Lachlan Kennedy wins 100m, Melbourne’s weather stops 10-second barrier push

Mar 29, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan

AthleticsDon't miss out on the headlines from Athletics. Followed categories will be added to My News. Melbourne’s fluctuating conditions conspired against Lachlan Kennedy’s push to break the magical 100m 10-second barrier. Australia’s fastest man this year continued his dominance of the event but he was forced to do it into a headwind in the Maurie Plant Meet at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday night.
‘Couch potato’ fans setting Gout Gout up for failure

Mar 27, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan

John Steffensen is worried “couch potato” athletics fans are setting Gout Gout up for failure — urging caution over how quickly the superstar teen turns talent into international success. Steffensen, the 400m Commonwealth Games gold medallist, can see the potential pitfalls the growing Gout hype could have on his fledgling career as he prepares for his next outing — racing the 200m at the Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne on Saturday.
‘What’s this, Mr Hollywood?’ The woman timing Gout Gout’s sprint to history

Mar 27, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan

It’s the unique relationship driving the most exciting athlete to emerge on the Australian sporting landscape for some time. Go behind the scenes with Gout Gout and his coach Di Sheppard. ‘What’s this, Mr Hollywood?”Di Sheppard has been pacing up and down. By her estimation training started 15 minutes ago and while the rest of her squad are getting themselves ready, the star of the show is late. When Gout Gout appears with a television crew in tow, she hits him straight between the eyes.
Australian Open 2025 Day 1: Live scores, schedule, Melbourne weather

Jan 11, 2025 | codesports.com.au | Scott Gullan

He’s been the leading advocate for it but even Stefanos Tsitsipas was taken aback when he saw the new on-court coaching boxes on Rod Laver Arena. For the first time at this year’s Australian Open coaches will be seated on the court, just metres away from their players and alongside the ball kids. Tsitsipas, who was coached by his father Apostolos until they split in August last year, has been one of the most penalised players on tour for coaching violations.