History of Andre De Grasse in Timeline

Andre De Grasse is a celebrated Canadian sprinter, boasting an impressive record of seven Olympic medals. His crowning achievement is the gold medal in the 200m at the 2020 Olympics, complemented by a silver in the same event in 2016. He secured another silver in the 4x100m relay in 2020. Additionally, he has earned three Olympic bronze medals, finishing third in the 100m at both the 2016 and 2020 Games and in the 4x100m relay in 2016. De Grasse's recent triumph at the 2024 Summer Olympics, as part of the gold-winning 4x100m relay team, places him as one of Canada's most decorated Olympians, tied with Penny Oleksiak.

1928: Canada's Last 200m Gold Before De Grasse

In 1928, prior to De Grasse's 2020 Olympic Gold, Canada's last 200m gold medal was won by Percy Williams.

1928: First Canadian to win medal since 1928

In the 2016 Olympics, De Grasse won a silver medal becoming the first Canadian to win a medal in the 200m since Percy Williams at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam.

1988: First Canadian to make finals since 1988

In the 2016 Olympics, De Grasse became the first Canadian to make it to the finals of the 200m since Atlee Mahorn at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.

1991: First World Championship Medal since 1991

At the 2019 World Championships, De Grasse secured the silver medal in the 200m, marking the first World Championship medal for a Canadian in the 200m since Atlee Mahorn in 1991.

November 10, 1994: Andre De Grasse Born

On November 10, 1994, Andre De Grasse, the Canadian sprinter, was born.

1995: Bailey Era Gold Win

In 1995, Donovan Bailey won a gold medal, part of a consecutive Bailey era wins in 1995 and 1997.

1996: New National Record

At the 2016 Olympics, the Canadians set a new national record of 37.64 seconds, breaking the record set in 1996 in Atlanta.

1996: Canada's Last Track Gold Before De Grasse

In 1996, prior to De Grasse's 2020 Olympic Gold, Canada's last track gold medal was won.

1997: Bailey Era Gold Win

In 1997, Donovan Bailey won a gold medal, part of a consecutive Bailey era wins in 1995 and 1997.

1999: First Canadian to win a medal since 1999

In 2015 De Grasse became the first Canadian to win a medal in track's marquee event since Bruny Surin raced to silver in 1999.

2006: First Race Win

In 2006, Andre De Grasse won his first race while attending Mother Teresa Catholic School in Markham, Ontario.

2013: Canada Games Gold Medals

At the 2013 Canada Games, De Grasse won three gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100-metre relay.

2013: Attended Coffeyville Community College

In 2013, Andre De Grasse began attending Coffeyville Community College.

2014: Continued Attendance at Coffeyville Community College

In 2014, Andre De Grasse continued his education at Coffeyville Community College.

May 2015: Pac-12 Championship and Canadian Record

In May 2015, Andre De Grasse won the Pac-12 championship with a legal 100m time of 9.97, becoming the first Canadian to run sub 10 seconds since Bruny Surin. He broke the Canadian record in the 200m with 20.03 and closed on it again with 20.05 in the final.

December 2015: Turned Professional

In December 2015, De Grasse turned professional, signing with Puma for $11.25 million.

2015: Consistent Podium Finisher

From 2015 until the 2023 World Championships, De Grasse won a medal in every Olympic and World Championship final he competed in.

2015: Transferred to USC

In 2015, Andre De Grasse transferred to the University of Southern California (USC) for his junior season.

2015: World Athletics Championships Bronze Medal

In 2015, De Grasse won a bronze medal in the 4x100 relay event at the World Athletics Championships and also secured an individual bronze in the 100m.

2015: Pan American Games Gold Medals

In 2015, De Grasse won gold medals in both the 100m and 200m at the Pan American Games, setting a new national record of 19.88 in the 200m. He became the first Canadian to run both a sub-10 in the 100m and a sub-20 in the 200m. The 4 x 100m relay team was later disqualified.

2016: Rocky Start to 2016 Season

As in 2016, De Grasse had a rocky start to his season but quickly picked up again.

2016: Olympic Medals in 2016

In 2016, Andre De Grasse won a silver medal in the 200m, a bronze medal in the 100m, and a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay at the Olympic Games.

2016: Establishment of Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament

In 2016, De Grasse established the Andre De Grasse Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament, a charity event supporting his foundation.

2016: 2016 Season and Olympic Qualification

In 2016, De Grasse experienced a rocky start but later won the 200m in Birmingham and the 100m in Oslo. He defended his national 100m title and qualified for Canada's Olympic team.

2016: Lionel Conacher Award and IAAF Rising Star Award

In 2016, De Grasse won the Lionel Conacher Award as the Canadian Press male athlete of the year and was presented with the Rising Star Award by the IAAF.

2016: Rio Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2016, De Grasse won the bronze medal in the 100m at the Rio Olympics in 9.91 seconds, setting a new personal best. He became the first male athlete to win a medal for Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

April 2017: Recipient of Harry Jerome Award

In April 2017, De Grasse was a recipient of a Harry Jerome Award.

September 2017: WE Day Appearance in Toronto

In September 2017, De Grasse appeared at WE Day, a WE Charity event in Toronto.

2017: Last National Title in the 100m Before 2024

In 2017, De Grasse last won his first national title in the 100m.

January 10, 2018: Named to Commonwealth Games Team

On January 10, 2018, De Grasse was named to Canada's 2018 Commonwealth Games team but withdrew due to a hamstring injury.

June 2018: Birth of Daughter Yuri

In June 2018, De Grasse and his wife Nia Ali welcomed their daughter, Yuri.

2019: Consistent Performance and World Championships Qualification

In 2019, De Grasse nearly beat Brown in the 100m at the national championships and was named to the Canadian team for the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha.

2019: World Athletics Championships Silver Medal

In 2019, De Grasse won a silver medal in the 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, along with a bronze in the 100m.

2020: Olympic Gold in Track

At the 2020 Olympics, De Grasse's gold medal finish marked the first Canadian Olympic gold in track in 25 years and the first in the 200m in 93 years.

2020: Olympic Champion and Silver Medalist

In 2020, Andre De Grasse became the Olympic champion in the 200m and won a silver medal in the 4x100m relay. He also won a bronze medal in the 100m at the 2020 Olympics.

2020: Tokyo Olympics 100m Bronze Medal

In 2020, Andre De Grasse competed in the 100m at the Tokyo Olympics, winning his heat with a season-best of 9.91 seconds. He won the bronze medal in the final with a personal best of 9.89 seconds. This was Canada's first male medal of the Games and made him the first Canadian man with multiple Olympic 100m medals.

2020: Named to Olympic Team

In 2020, De Grasse was named to the Canadian Olympic team and was identified as one of Canada's top medal contenders in athletics.

2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of much of the international season and the delay of the 2020 Summer Olympics by a year.

May 2021: Birth of Second Child

In May 2021, De Grasse and his wife Nia Ali welcomed their second child.

2021: 2021 Season

Andre De Grasse opened his 2021 season on April 17 at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Florida, running the 100m in 9.99.

2022: Withdrawal from Commonwealth Games and Diamond League Final Appearance

After the World Championships, in 2022 De Grasse withdrew from the Commonwealth Games to recover and prepare for the rest of the season. He finished the season with an appearance at the Diamond League Final, placing eighth in the 100m and sixth in the 200m.

2022: Gold Medal at World Athletics Championships

Despite health struggles, in 2022 De Grasse competed at the World Athletics Championships. After a difficult 100m, he anchored the Canadian team to a stunning victory in the 4x100m relay, securing his first major relay gold and breaking the national record.

2022: Coaching Change and Training Relocation

Following the 2022 season, De Grasse moved to Orlando to train under John Coghlan after his previous coach was under investigation. His partner joined him in training. He struggled in his first races of the season.

2022: Departure from Reider's Camp

In 2022, De Grasse departed Reider's camp, citing distractions.

2022: Appointment to the Order of Ontario

In 2022, De Grasse was made a member of the Order of Ontario.

2022: World Athletics Championships Gold Medal

In 2022, De Grasse won a gold medal with the Canadian 4x100 relay team at the World Athletics Championships.

2022: Injury and Illness Impact 2022 Season

In 2022, De Grasse's season was affected by a foot injury and contracting COVID-19 for the second time, leading to breathing difficulties and setbacks in his training.

2023: End of Medal Streak

Andre De Grasse's streak of winning a medal in every Olympic and World Championship final he competed in from 2015 ended at the 2023 World Championships.

2023: Return to Former Coach Rana Reider

Following the end of the 2023 athletics season, De Grasse announced that he was returning to former coach Rana Reider, who had been placed on a year's probation. De Grasse explained the move as a family decision.

2023: Canadian Championships Result

In 2023, De Grasse did not advance to the 100m finals at the Canadian Championships, failing to qualify for the World Championships in that event. However, he won the 200m final with a season's best time of 20.01 seconds.

2023: Diamond League Title Win

In 2023, De Grasse won the Diamond League title in the 200m in Eugene with a season-best time of 19.76 seconds, becoming the first Canadian sprinter to achieve this.

2024: Second Olympic Gold Medal

In 2024, Andre De Grasse won his second Olympic gold medal as part of the 4x100m relay team, tying him with Penny Oleksiak as Canada's most decorated Olympians.

2024: Olympic Qualification and National Title

In 2024, De Grasse achieved Olympic qualifying standards and won a silver medal at the World Athletics Relays. He also secured his first national title in the 100m since 2017.

2024: Paris Olympics Performance and Coaching Controversy

In 2024, named co-flagbearer at the Paris Olympics, De Grasse narrowly advanced in the 100m heats but failed to reach the final, reaggravating a hamstring issue. Athletics Canada revoked coach Reider's credentials due to sexual assault allegations, a situation De Grasse found difficult. He also did not reach the final for the 200m.