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Andre De Grasse Promotes Tata Mumbai Marathon, Targets LA 2028 as Final Olympics

His first visit to India brings Olympic star power to a World Athletics Gold Label race positioned as a major fundraising platform.

Overview

  • The seven-time Olympic medallist is serving as International Event Ambassador in Mumbai, engaging media and runners ahead of the Jan. 18 race.
  • Organisers expect roughly 65,000–69,000 participants across categories at an event widely described as India’s leading mass-participation and philanthropic race.
  • De Grasse said he wants Los Angeles 2028 to be his final Games with a renewed push in the 100m, noting he still must qualify.
  • He highlighted resilience after 2017–2018 injuries, credited his support network, and pointed to his 2018 foundation that helps young athletes overcome financial barriers.
  • The Canadian sprinter embraced local culture with viral Mumbai slang during outreach and reiterated his belief in clean sport when asked about the Enhanced Games.