Book this speaker: Andre De Grasse

About This Speaker: Andre De Grasse

Andre De Grasse is the most decorated Olympian in Canadian history, with an incredible seven medals to his name. His legendary status was further cemented at the 2024 Paris Olympics where he was Canada’s flag bearer for the opening ceremonies. Despite a hamstring injury in his individual events, Andre De Grasse demonstrated his signature resilience. In a stunning display of his clutch performance reputation, he anchored the 4x100m relay taking Canada from third to first for a dramatic Olympic gold medal.

His Olympic journey has been consistently historic. At the 2016 Rio Games, Andre became the first Canadian to win medals in all three sprint events in a single Olympics. Furthermore, at the 2021 Tokyo Games, he did it again, winning three more medals, including a gold in the 200m. This incredible record of success began with a breakout season in 2015. He won double gold at both the NCAA Championships and the Toronto Pan Am Games that year. In total, Andre De Grasse has also won five world championship medals.

Off the track, Andre is a dedicated father, raising three children with his partner Nia Ali, an Olympic Silver medalist and World Champion hurdler. He is also a bestselling author, having written the illustrated children’s book, Race With Me! and the personal empowerment book, IGNITE: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within. In addition, he is an entrepreneur with a diverse business portfolio, including an ownership stake in AFC Toronto, the new women’s professional soccer team. Andre’s commitment to giving back to his community runs loud. He seeks to inspire and empower youth through the Andre De Grasse Family Foundation. He also supports high school athletes through his Future Champions Scholarship Program. In recognition of his incredible accomplishments and community investment, he was named to the Order of Ontario in 2023.

As a keynote speaker, Andre De Grasse translates his journey into powerful lessons on peak performance, perseverance, and success. He offers audiences more than just an inspiring story; he provides valuable insights into overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. Ultimately, he leaves every audience motivated to unlock their own hidden potential.

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