Andre De Grasse Edges Out 2021 World?s Fastest Man Trayvon Bromell to Win His Season Debut

Andre De Grasse has always walked in the shadows of Usain Bolt when it comes to the Olympics. If not Bolt, then the Americans would subdue the Canadian. Andre would always finish either 2nd or 3rd.

But come the Tokyo Olympics, and he broke his jinx. De Grasse finally won the Olympic gold that always eluded him. He won the 200m event and set the national record with a time of 19.68seconds. Along with that, Andre also became the first Canadian to win the 200m Olympic gold since Percy Williams in 1928.

This season, De Grasse is off to a flying start with a win at the UNF Invitational.

Andre De Grasse wins the UNF Invitational

De Grasse?s breakout?season?came in 2015 when he won the 100m and the 200m events at the NCAA Championships. He clocked times of 9.75seconds and 19.58seconds, but due to them being wind-aided, they were not registered. He has since earned a reputation for being calm in tough situations, a reputation he loves.

The Canadian sprinter?s start to the new season is off to a flyer. His first event of the season was the UNF Invitational. Racing against the likes of Trayvon Brommel, Andre won the 200m event.

Clocking in at?20.67seconds?(+1.2) Andre won the gold while Trayvon placed second (20.69). Christopher Taylor finished third with a time of 20.78seconds.

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While many considered Brommel to have an easy win, Andre had other plans. The ‘fastest man on the planet’ in 2021 lost the race by two-hundredths of a second to finish second.

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Andre and Bolt’s iconic moment

During the Rio Olympics in 2016, Andre and Bolt shared an unforgettable moment. Racing in the 200m semi-final event, the two were engaged in an intense battle. While racing, the two looked at each other and smiled, thus creating an Olympic memory for years to come.

Since it was just a qualification race, the two athletes seemed to look for some fun. Running in the same heat, Andre caught up to?Usain, who slowed down upon seeing De Grasse. The two smirked as they crossed the finishing line together.

While Bolt retired in 2017, De Grasse continued his professional career. No doubt he misses his on-track rivalry with the ‘Fastest Man on Earth.’

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