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‘Healthy,’ ‘competitive’ De Grasse eyes place among best at ultimate championship
Andre De Grasse is seventh-fastest in the 200 meters this season at 19.84 seconds while he rebuilds speed for the 100.
- On Sunday, seven-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse enters the 200-metre semifinal at the world athletics ultimate championship, having climbed to ninth in the world rankings this season.
- Prioritizing physical and mental health, De Grasse competed in 13 races this season, with nine focused on the 100 metres to rebuild his speed and rhythm for future competitions.
- De Grasse owns the seventh-fastest time in the world this season at 19.84 seconds, declaring, "I'm a competitive guy and I'm going to go up there and give it my all."
- The Markham, Ont., native has branched into entertainment ventures, including a kids show on CBC Gem premiering September 26, stating, "I'm just excited to be a part of something like this."
- De Grasse aims to contend in the 100 metres at the 2027 world championships and the 2028 Olympics while pursuing his goal to break the Canadian record of 9.84 seconds.
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