During his career at SPU before graduating in 1997, Gough competed in a number of events for the Falcons, including the 100, 200, 110 hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump and shot put. He is the son of former Seattle Pacific track star Steve Gough.
When not at the track, Gough is an artist and an illustrator. He taught art in the Seattle School District for several years.