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Andre De Grasse Arrives in Mumbai as Tata Mumbai Marathon Ambassador

The seven-time Olympic medalist uses the visit to spotlight the race's philanthropic reach.

Overview

  • De Grasse reached Mumbai and said he immediately felt the city's energy as he begins duties as event ambassador for the 2026 edition.
  • The Tata Mumbai Marathon is a World Athletics Gold Label race and a major fundraising platform for NGOs across India.
  • He reaffirmed his goal to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, noting he still must qualify.
  • He expressed curiosity about endurance running, saying he may try a marathon one day.
  • He reflected on overcoming 2017–2018 hamstring injuries before returning to win Olympic golds in the 200m at Tokyo 2020 and the 4x100m relay at Paris 2024.