Andre De Grasse Eyes Final Sprint at LA 2028 Olympics

Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse is targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as his final appearance. De Grasse, who holds seven Olympic medals, aims to compete in the 100 meters event. Despite missing out on the 2024 Paris Olympics, he remains confident about qualifying and maintaining a clean sport approach.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-01-2026 16:22 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 16:22 IST
Andre De Grasse Eyes Final Sprint at LA 2028 Olympics
Andre De Grasse

Seven-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse has declared his intention to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking it as potentially his final Games. The 31-year-old Canadian sprinter is determined to regain peak performance in the 100 meters, despite missing out on the finals in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

De Grasse, who achieved bronze in the 100m races at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, expressed his desire to succeed in one of his favorite events. As the international event ambassador for the Tata Mumbai Marathon, he remains focused on reducing his race time and securing the needed qualifications for the LA Olympics.

Addressing queries about the controversial Enhanced Games, De Grasse emphasized his commitment to clean sport. Unaware of the event specifics, he reiterated his pride in competing fairly and maintaining integrity without performance-enhancing substances.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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