Seven-time Olympic medalist, this is how the world of track and field knows Andre De Grasse. Once considered Usain Bolt’s greatest rival, the Canadian sprint star boasts two golds, two silvers, and three bronzes, making him one of the most decorated athletes in Canada’s history. Record after record, he seemed unstoppable. But in a shocking twist, the glory is starting to fade. Over the past few months, De Grasse has faced defeat after defeat, often at the hands of rising young talents. The latest blow came on September 7 at the Continental Tour Gold event in Beijing, where a 23-year-old sensation outpaced the 29-year-old.
At the Continental Tour in Beijing, just ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Andre De Grasse tested his form, but received a sobering reality check. In