Gout Gout's manager makes his feelings clear on what he thinks of comparisons to Usain Bolt

Gout Gout's manager has shared his thoughts on the comparisons being drawn between the viral sensation and Usain Bolt.

Gout, 16, went viral after competing in the 100m event at the Queensland Athletics Championships.

The gifted Australian clocked an impressive time of 10.29 seconds as he destroyed his competitors in a race that put his name on the sprinting-map.

Naturally, fans and critics alike have likened him to Bolt, who won an incredible eight Olympic gold medals during his legendary career.

The Jamaican sprint icon dominated the 100m and 200m races during his career as his 100m world record still stands to this day.

However, Gout's manager James Templeton has tried to avoid the Bolt comparisons but insists the teenage phenom is on course to reach the highest levels.

"I've avoided using the 'UB' comparison. I think that's unfair to a young athlete," he told ABC, referring to Bolt.

"For 18 months I've basically said a blanket 'no' to every media outlet in Australia that has asked. We just want to allow him to be a normal kid at school. We don't want him to have any distraction."

Gout Gout has been compared to sprint legend Usain Bolt following his performances in Australia. Image: Getty

Templeton added: "It's all going to be ahead of him. We want his life to be as normal as possible for as long as possible.

"But the modern world with viral videos, despite saying no to media he has gone viral and everybody is starting to get to know him."

Gout is a special talent as Templeton acknowledged his client's potential.

"Having seen a lot of great young athletes and sprinters over the years, I'm firmly convinced he has that something a little bit special to kick through to the very highest level," he said.

"It's great watching him run. He's got that flow and rhythm which is just mesmerising. Watching him come off the bend and in that last 50-60 metres, it's very special."