Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
3w ago

Andre De Grasse Prepares for Miami Track Return and Advances Biopic Project

The seven-time Olympic medallist is training under a new coach, competing in a groundbreaking track series, and raising funds for a film on his early life.

Andre De Grasse, of Canada, looks up at the clock after competing in the men's 100-metre semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Overview

  • Andre De Grasse is set to compete at the Grand Slam Track event in Miami, marking his first major race of the 2025 season under new coach Mike Holloway.
  • The Grand Slam Track series aims to elevate the sport with star athletes and increased prize money, offering an alternative to the traditional Diamond League.
  • De Grasse is actively raising funds and assembling a creative team, including producer Martin Katz and writer Caleigh Bacchus, for a biopic chronicling his formative years.
  • After overcoming a hamstring injury that sidelined him in individual events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, De Grasse anchored Canada to gold in the 4×100 relay.
  • Beyond the track, De Grasse has diversified his ventures, including launching wines, writing books, and investing in Canadian women’s soccer through AFC Toronto.