Canadian Olympic 200m champion whose smooth acceleration, fluid running style and consistent performances at the top level have made him a beloved national champion and multiple Olympic medallist.
André De Grasse is Canada's greatest sprinter, a three-time Olympic medallist who won the 200m gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Known for his smooth running style and competitive instinct, De Grasse's rivalry with Usain Bolt at the 2016 Rio Olympics — where Bolt turned to smile at De Grasse mid-race — is one of athletics' iconic moments. He has been the standard-bearer for Canadian sprinting for a decade.
Olympic sprint medals and world championship performances
How They Played
Explosive acceleration with strong finish in 100m and 200m sprints
Lasting Impact
Canada's fastest sprinter and most successful Olympic track athlete in recent decades