Australian athletics sensation Gout Gout didn’t break the 10-second barrier, but he still showed plenty of flair to ease his way to the U20 national 100m title.

Gout was second after the first 50m, but stormed over the top to easily clear the field to the point he could even offer a wave to the crowd before crossing the finish line in 10.21 (+0.5m/s).

The result see Gout qualify for the world junior championships, which has been his target since making the decision to skip this year’s Commonwealth Games.

Gout came in as the fastest qualifier, with all eyes on whether he could break his PB and the magical 10-second barrier, but instead he may have to wait to do it on the world stage have eased through the finish.

Running from lane five, the teenage phenom got off to a strong start before powering past his competitors, including early leader Labenda, who had given him plenty to chase in the opening stages.

With 20 metres to go, Gout Gout waved goodbye to his rivals in a stunning display of dominance at the Brisbane stadium, which came to a standstill to watch the highly anticipated race.

Gout said post-race his sights were now on racing American superstar Noah Lyles, his Adidas sponsor stablemate. A 150m showdown between the duo is understood to be scheduled for the Ostrava Golden Spike meet on June 16 in the Czech Republic.

“I reckon I will be racing him soon,” Gout said.”It definitely means a lot, knowing I can go up against the Olympic champion and multi-time world champion.

“It definitely feels great and I will definitely up my game for sure versing the best guy in the world right now. I definitely feel great and it will definitely push me along.”

Gout has trained with Lyles, also the four-time world champion in the 200m, and is set to do so again.

“I’m heading over to America to a training camp with Noah ... and then heading over to Europe for a few races,” Gout said.

While admitting his displays at the championships were “nothing world class” he said a sub-10 run was only a matter of time.

“One hundred per cent,” he said.

“I have done 10-flat in my season opener and that race was a bit rocky. Time will tell obviously but I am pretty sure that is coming soon.

“The more of a show there is the more people are going to come and watch. The more people, the more pressure there is. The more pressure, the faster you run. I love putting on a show.”

The 18-year-old phenomenon ran 10.19 (+0.3m/s) in the 100m heats of the Australian Athletics Junior Championships in Brisbane on Friday.

Last week, Gout ran 19.67 in the 200m at the national athletics championships at Sydney Olympic Park to become the first Australian to legally break the 20-second mark over the distance.

Gout blitzed Jamaican legend Usain Bolt’s under-20 time of 19.93 set in 2004 to claim the world record in the age group.

“After that race, I came back home and got back to the drawing board of course,” he said.

“Obviously, it took a little bit out of me mentally and physically because I have never run that fast before, but I definitely came back and did recovery this week and straightened out pretty much.”

After Saturday’s race Gout was presented with the Australian Athletics junior male athlete of the year award.

His coach, Di Sheppard, also was awarded the national pathways coach of the year.

“We are the odd couple. We are definitely different in every aspect from the eye,” Gout said.

“But mentally, we definitely link up a lot. We have a lot in common when it comes to sport and the way we think. She has been up and around here today coaching so many different athletes, including myself, so she deserves it for sure.”

- with AAP