Top five young sprinters to watch in 2025

Track sprinting is entering an exciting new era with a surge of remarkable young talent making their mark on the global stage.

Names like Gout Gout, Torrie Lewis, Quincy Wilson, Samuel Ogazi, and Bayanda Walaza are quickly becoming synonymous with speed and excellence. Their performances in 2024 have set the stage for what could be an unforgettable 2025.

These emerging athletes have not only achieved jaw-dropping times but also proven they can stand toe-to-toe with the sport's elite, leaving fans eager for what’s to come.

Mozzart Sport takes a closer look at the emerging sprinters poised to define the sport in 2025.

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Gout Gout: Australia's lightning bolt

Teenage sprint sensation Gout is already being touted as the next Usain Bolt, thanks to his towering physique and record-breaking feats.

At just 16 years old, the Australian sprinter shattered records at the All Schools Championships in Brisbane, clocking 10.17 seconds in the 100m and a staggering 20.04 seconds in the 200m, breaking a 56-year-old national record.

Gout also claimed silver in the 200m at the World U20 Championships in Lima and signed a professional deal with Adidas. His winter training with Olympic champion Noah Lyles signals a determined push for global dominance in 2025.

Samuel Ogazi: Nigeria’s quarter-mile prodigy

Nigeria’s Ogazi has emerged as a formidable force in the 400m, making history at the Paris Olympic Games as the first Nigerian male quarter-miler in 36 years to reach the Olympic final.

The 18-year-old clocked a dazzling personal best of 44.41 seconds in Paris, becoming the fastest Nigerian U20 sprinter ever.

Ogazi also secured individual medals at the African Games and African Championships, solidifying his place as one of the sport's brightest prospects. Supported by an Adidas sponsorship, Ogazi is poised for an even more impressive 2025 season.

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Quincy Wilson: America’s teenage phenom

At just 16 years old, Wilson became the youngest male athlete in U.S. track and field history to compete at the Olympics.

Running the opening leg for Team USA’s 4x400m relay team, Wilson earned gold as part of the quartet that set an Olympic record. The high school student also broke the 400m U18 world record twice in 2024, with his best time of 44.20 seconds.

Wilson’s record-breaking runs and Olympic experience have positioned him as a rising star in the men’s 400m, with his eyes set firmly on 2025.

Bayanda Walaza: South Africa’s sprint double champion

South Africa’s Walaza is rewriting the record books.

The 18-year-old made history at the World U20 Championships by winning the 100m and 200m titles, becoming the first South African to achieve this double.

He also helped his nation’s 4x100m relay team secure silver at the Paris Olympic Games with a new African record.

Walaza’s breakout performances have established him as one of the sport’s most promising sprinters, with offers from top U.S. colleges adding to his growing acclaim.

Torrie Lewis: Australia’s sprint queen in the making

Lewis has cemented her status as the future of women’s sprinting in Australia.

The 19-year-old national champion broke records in both the 100m and 200m, with her standout moment coming in her Diamond League debut in Xiamen, where she stunned world champion Sha’Carri Richardson.

Lewis also reached the 200m semifinals at the Paris Olympics, clocking a personal best of 22.89 seconds, and followed it with a silver medal at the World U20 Championships.

Her rapid rise promises a bright future for Australian sprinting.