The 200m race is heating up as a former Olympic champion has hinted at a comeback, adding more competition for Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo, and Co.
Australian teen sprinting sensation Gout Gout has been on a roll, making waves in the 200m but more trouble awaits Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo and Co as former Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs has hinted at trying his luck in the distance.
In the past two seasons, the 200m was dominated by Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo but that is about to change following the recent trends in the half-lap race.
Gout Gout is not the only one who will be out to challenge the two sprint kings since Marcell Jacobs has also joined the chat as he hopes to enjoy a stellar 2025 season.
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In a lengthy post on his Instagram handle, the world 4x100m silver medallist explained that as he gears up for the outdoor season, he will begin his campaign with a 200m race in Miami this weekend.
This will be in preparation for the epic clashes that await him, including racing against the crème de la crème of the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Shanghai/Keqiao on May 3.
“This Saturday I’ll be in Miami for a training race 🇺🇸 I’ll be returning to running 200m after almost seven years, an opportunity to test new sensations and refine the work I’ve done over these months,” Marcell Jacobs revealed.
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The teen sensation hopes to catch the eye of coach Benni McCarthy ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against The Gambia on Thursday night.
“It will also be the opportunity to run the 4×100 relay with my teammates from Jacksonville, a first step of a year that is predicted to be full of competitions. 💪🏽 It’s going to be a fun time so hang with me! 🤝❤️ 🔥.”
Jacob’s personal best time over the distance stands at 20.61, a time he ran at the Campi Bisenzio Regional Championships in Italy in 2018.
His return to the distance marks a significant chapter in his life as he hopes it will be a stepping stone to posting impressive performances this season.
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In 2024, he struggled to make an impact in most of his competitions including the men’s 100m at the Paris Olympic Games where he was the defending champion. He rounded up his season at the Galà dei Castelli with a fourth-place finish.
In 2025, Marcell Jacobs has already started his season, competing at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix where he finished fourth in the men’s 60m race won by Noah Lyles.
