Andre De Grasse: Olympic Speaker, Sports Speaker, Motivational Speaker, and Keynote Speaker

Andre De Grasse, Canada's most celebrated track star, earned Olympic Gold and Bronze at the Tokyo Olympics and is preparing to compete at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Known for his remarkable speed and perseverance, Andre has also authored the recent bestseller Ignite: Unlock The Hidden Potential Within.

Once seen as one of Toronto’s most promising basketball players, Andre’s life changed in 10.9 seconds – the time it took him to run his first 100m at a high school track meet. Convinced by a friend to try track & field after his high school couldn't field a basketball team in his senior year, Andre placed second in that race with borrowed spikes and no starting blocks. Tony Sharpe, an Olympic medalist for Canada in 1984, saw Andre's potential and immediately began mentoring him.

Andre quickly rose through the ranks, earning a full scholarship to a college in Kansas. Two years later, he became a highly sought-after recruit and decided to attend the University of Southern California in 2014. There, he won two World Championship bronze medals and two NCAA titles before turning professional in late 2015.

At his first Olympics in Rio 2016, Andre ran a personal best in the 100m final to capture a bronze medal behind Justin Gatlin and Usain Bolt. He broke the Canadian record in the 200m semi-finals and won a silver medal in the final, again behind Bolt. Andre also anchored the men’s 4x100m relay team to a bronze medal in a national record time of 37.64.

Before the 2016 Olympics, Andre competed at the 2015 IAAF World Championships, tying for the bronze medal in the 100m and becoming Canada's first world medalist in the event since 1999. He also won bronze in the 4x100m relay and swept the 100m and 200m events at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto.

Andre attributes his success to his dedicated support team, including coaches, family, and medical staff. “Each one helped get me to where I am today and played a role in my success,” says Andre.

Unlocking Potential: The Andre De Grasse Story

Andre shares his journey from a promising basketball player to an Olympic track star, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and staying dedicated to one's goals.

Pushing Through Adversity: Lessons From the Track

From Twitter chats to Facebook live & everything in between, have Andre engage your network to help take your online discussions to the next level.

The Power of Teamwork: Building a Support Network for Success

Andre discusses the crucial role his support team has played in his career, offering insights on how to build and maintain a strong network to achieve personal and professional success.

Champion Mindset: Preparing for the Olympics and Beyond

Andre provides a behind-the-scenes look at his training and preparation for the Olympics, sharing motivational strategies and techniques to cultivate a champion mindset in any field.