Canadian · Ajax, Canada · Born 19 November 1994Canadian sprinter who became Olympic 200m champion in 2021 and World 200m champion in 2022, specializing in 100m and 200m events.
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.
Famous For
Olympic sprint medals and world championship performances
Playing Style
How They Played
Explosive acceleration with strong finish in 100m and 200m sprints
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Canada's fastest sprinter and most successful Olympic track athlete in recent decades
Career Journey
Timeline
2013
📌 International athletics debut
2015
🏆 World Championships bronze 100m, silver 200m
2016
🏆 Olympic bronze 100m, silver 200m and 4x100m relay
2019
🏆 World Championships silver 200m, bronze 100m
2021
🏆 Olympic gold 200m, bronze 100m, silver 4x100m relay
2022
🏆 World Championships gold 200m
Canadian Athletes