Andre De Grasse & Nia Ali | The Fastest Couple in the World

What do you get when combine a multi sprint medallist with a world champion sprint hurdler? You get the fastest couple in the world. Canadian sprint sensation Andre De Grasse and American hurdler Nia Ali sit down with CBC Sports Anson Henry.
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The Fastest Couple in the World
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[@ImHoNdO]

It's weird being a track fan that these are two pretty huge names in the sport and I've never heard one commentator mention they are a couple...wow!

[@Anzomax2]

I like how Andre and Nia kept their relationship low key. I knew Nia was a mother but I didnt know they were from Dre

[@skyw2636]

@@Anzomax2 Everybody knew even the commentators they just don't talk about them when they are doing commentary they only talk about their performances they only have one child together

[@blkstang83]

Me too, I had not known this or heard anything about them as a coupe. This is great though, hopefully they get more recognition. Congratulations to them both.

[@ttm1795]

I KNOW RIGHT

[@leos8977]

@@Anzomax2 Nia's first child is for Michael Tinsley (also a US Olympian) the second child is for Andre.

[@dancing523]

Congrats to Andre for winning his first Gold medal in Tokyo.

[@jjones317]

It’s great to be in a business and have your partner totally get it. That child could even be faster.

[@james4jane4]

one love right, doesn’t matter if it’s a boy or girl, they both have it to be the best, hurdles or sprints, they can have pros teaching them IF they want to 😆.

[@DanielIsraelite]

Is that andre children?

[@nrw7734]

@Wurst Fest ...that's true. It's not an automatic advancement to greater ability otherwise humans would be running as fast as cheetahs by now.

[@TurnFromWickedness]

My mom and dad were both All American track stars. My mom ran 100 and 200 meter sprints/hurdles and the long jump. My dad was a long distance runner and pole vaulter. I did not want to follow in their footsteps so I never ran or played any sports in h.s. I joined the Army as soon as I graduated and we had to run miles and miles in basic training. It was literally like I ran all my life. I was ahead of everyone and barely got tired. I called cadence while running while most people needed to build up stamina to call cadence and run at a fast pace. They thought I was a machine but I knew my body was just physically built to run due to my parents genes.

[@dereckdean578]

Their child was born with a natural advantage and will most likely be a force to reckon with on the track. I wish this couple and every other couple continued success and happiness on and.off the tracks.

[@elvee7444]

This would've been way more interesting if the interview focused more on how they met & their personal relationship outside of track

[@Anzomax2]

They probably meet at USC They both went there

[@elvee7444]

@@Anzomax2 I dont literally mean..where they met. Thats a fact, not a story. Like the circumstances of how he approached her, asked her out...their personal relationship etc

[@ecclairmayo4153]

I agree

[@billymoses9925]

@@elvee7444 why?!

[@justafrenchkidtryingtospea9462]

Why? 🤨

[@sebrinapalmer546]

Didn't realise how hard I was smiling until my cheeks started hurting. They are such a beautiful couple.

[@carolmoofre6452]

Nia Ali is such a beautiful black woman and smile is contagious.

[@poncemislang736]

Is she the daughter of muhammad ali aka casius clay?

[@rhysjones1108]

@@poncemislang736 no Ali had like 7-9 kids but that’s not one of them, just a coincidence.

[@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD]

The melanin is 👌🏽 😘

[@troywebster3638]

breed a new super fast human lol

[@huf5764]

Troy Webster nice profile pic

[@xcalibur7123]

Plot twist he chose Cross Country

[@sam1286]

Xcalibur his parents would be so disappointed 😂😂

[@jiren6637]

for canada

[@thinkingaloud7925]

@@xcalibur7123 running cross-country like it's a 100mtr?

[@AJ-uh2ik]

I like Andre and the brother clearly has good taste :)

[@cols8930]

Bolt liked him

[@jamirconnelly2369]

I know this video is old, but Andre got his gold !

[@jamesaaronmanarang]

Andre deserved it. For years of never-ending efforts to achieve the gold. Finally.

[@Brave-828]

Black love 😍

[@Brave-828]

Adrian Aguilar you obviously don’t get the point. Like the all lives matter weasels.

[@forrestmurphy6323]

That's not what he's saying😂

[@ImHoNdO]

panthero not really that rare. Stop hanging around broke, ugly people lol.

[@forrestmurphy6323]

I'm confused

[@sunnysushiyt2383]

Gilbert Brave your right not all lives matter because yours doesn’t

[@nicford548]

Andre Degrasse, you made us proud in Tokyo! I’m hoping to see great things for this couple.

[@Kenaz2226]

Oh wow she was dating another runner. Never knew they were dating. Dope!

[@smsyts]

They have two children

[@Kenaz2226]

Selina Leung No, they have one kid together. As i stated, she was dating another runner/hurdler and his name is Michael Tinsley. They have a son together. Her and Andre have a daughter

[@smsyts]

@@Kenaz2226 oh my bad

[@Kenaz2226]

Selina Leung all love 🙏🏾

[@Kenaz2226]

Fanta yeah i run track. Been running since 2004. Track world is a small world lol. That’s how i knew she was dating another runner. I just couldn’t remember who until i dug deeper.

[@oceejekwam6829]

Beautiful couple. Kudos to Nia Ali for keeping it natural.

[@mon6745]

Such an amazing couple - real maturity and support, and levity 🥰 and they have a third little one now 🥺🥺

[@agaspalee4939]

I bless their union to the max 🙏❤

[@Gary1234S]

This is such a good look

[@tracywalker244]

Absolutely

[@jamesjones5020]

Degrassi done it . 200 m Gold ended all critics in Tokyo , legend of the sport all round , motion is beautiful and finished just after the greatest sprinter ever so he is a legend in his own right .

[@kallyzore5005]

Beautiful couple........keep it real!!!

[@Lil08103]

love is love but im also grateful to see a brother dating a woman with a darker complexion than his own. blk men too often idealize women much lighter than they are.

[@billymoses9925]

Delete this silly comment

[@cunoasthe8596]

You’re speaking facts brother

[@corazoncubano5372]

@@billymoses9925 You may be offended by this comment but it is truthful.

[@lhaire]

@@billymoses9925 For real. Just a dumb ass comment. And light skin women spend a lot of time dating men a lot darker than them trying to prove how "down" they are. Colorism ain't some one-way street in the black community. Not sure if that's a black man virtue signaling or some sista emoting her insecurities all over the interwebs. Either way.....wack. Smh.

[@misss7758]

@@billymoses9925 Very true comment! The black famous men prefer light skin chicks. Facts.

[@islandgirlruby2750]

I’m from Jamaica 🇯🇲 but I love me some Andre Degrasse 🇨🇦 and Nia Ali 🇺🇸

[@brave2623]

Love Jamaican anyday anytime

[@annmariebusu9924]

Me too nice couple.

[@joyceanderson3668]

Can u imagine the future of their kids if they choose track n field Super fast!

[@paulclarke7571]

Between the 2 of them they have the whole set...GOLD, SILVER and Bronze.

[@tonyapendleton7467]

And a couple babies lol

[@TheTmat007]

Who's going to mistake her for Nia Long? They're not even in the same age group, to begin with.

[@HERMITBOY]

Tyran Mathurin He’s obviously joking around.

[@sharonvizcarrondo5847]

OMG I had no they were together! How interesting, Wow

[@TheTmat007]

@@sharonvizcarrondo5847 You thought he would wait on you? Lol.

[@sharonvizcarrondo5847]

@@TheTmat007 I am NOT interested in him. I AM TOO OLD FOR HIM. I never heard of 2 people from 2 different countries coming together!

[@TheTmat007]

@@sharonvizcarrondo5847 Yeah, right! "Why didn't he propose to me?" That's the line you probably soliloquize aloud every night. Lol.

[@mariastewart8810]

They're a real couple!😳 So why wasn't that highlighted in the interview with the relevant questions. Anyhoo congrats to DeGrasse on finally getting his golden flowers💐

[@cols8930]

Maybe the couples rqstd it that way.

[@daniella921]

they are a fine couple

[@AMYV3]

And he’s a gold winner now !! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@manforU100]

Nia os such a great mentality..her desire always hungry for major championships! What a great mom and athleted she is👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@sharonwhyte5090]

Congratulations, Andre De Grasse "aka" power couple.

[@nicholasobiero7880]

🎶She’s a runner she’s a track star 🎶 LITERALLY 😳

[@investorlifestylejamaica]

Blessings to this couple and more life

[@mccoysyoutube3687]

🗣🗣🗣🗣SHOUT OUT TO THE BLACK MEN WHO LOVE BLACK WOMEN!!!!

[@theoriginalsafinette]

AMEN!!!

[@KleenKutt]

Salute to yall both!!! 💪🏾✊🏾

[@sparkle7670]

Ali being happy for Harrison world record win. Then beat her later.I love her for that. A great sweetheart.

[@blackjudah2160]

Black Queen ❤️

[@tracywalker244]

And King

[@veinsofafricanblood7519]

Yes! Blk qween with two kids by two different men. Exactly the definition of a so called blk qween. More blk kids being raised with half siblings🙄🙄🙄

[@angelsalwayswithme1]

@@veinsofafricanblood7519 damn why you mad

[@blackjudah2160]

@@veinsofafricanblood7519. Envious bad mine people.

[@povofpoa2220]

@@veinsofafricanblood7519 You're pressed huh?

[@jvaughnramdin2407]

Congratulations on your achievements and relationship👏👏👏👏

[@TheSassitude]

Adorable. Need a follow up interview. The interviewer is a funny guy. This was cool.

[@dianefinn9730]

Congratulations girl keep it confident and strong

[@GuidedMeditationstoManifest]

Love these two!!!

[@sparkle7670]

Ali and de grasse😍

[@55cleon]

My Favorite Couple ❤❤❤!!!

[@benedekhorvath6492]

There kids finna be the next Usain bolt

[@christophermadison5289]

@Jennifer Roberson but imagine how proud they will be if something like that happens

[@douglasbrown1194]

You mean like Michael Jordan kids.

[@theoriginalsafinette]

@@douglasbrown1194 🤣

[@SoloPapi]

This is dope I wish I would've tried track backin my school days. I never thought I was fast enough tho, I took to basketball, my first love.

[@chickychic4644]

Beautiful couple!

[@wassupg3037]

Nobody going to say how handsome the journalist is ...🤷🏾‍♀️ being real very handsome man...🧔🏾

[@jamaicanbeauty8120]

And that voice 😍

[@wassupg3037]

Jamaican Beauty ...whoa chile 🤦🏾‍♀️ Not being fresh; but the brutha 😍..is FINE as 🍷...🥰

[@LastDimansh]

Very handsome . That’s the first thing I noticed😂.

[@chicnoir29]

He is.

[@jfrmthex6958]

Ya all gay

[@shaebuttababy8511]

This was refreshing to watch& you have a soothing voice new subbie💙💙

[@jasondoliveira550]

Anson Henry always bringing the info!! Good Job

[@mikerosco4267]

Great interview!

[@Robbover]

An awesome couple! I wish them all the best!

[@thecoach11]

Melanin stay winning

[@fundiwawatu]

Proudly African

[@tracywalker244]

B1

[@thankyou8417]

🎯

[@RoseMakeUpArtist]

I love DeGrasse and Ali is so chilled 😎🏆🏆🏆

[@ecclairmayo4153]

This is so cool!

[@sasharichardson9127]

I did not know that that was who De Grasse was married to. Got me CLEANLY and even more so, Mr. Anson Henry made De Grasse laugh when he said that everyone thought that that De Grasse was gonna dethrone Bolt at the London World Championships but instead got injured and ruined it for everybody. That kinda brings a half smile but a Canadian and an American together. STILL GOT ME THERE........................................

[@Nabila-dx8xf]

they didnt married but have a children together

[@chocolatecapricorn9418]

@@Nabila-dx8xf They are married.

[@willstuart4504]

No lie, look for their kids in about 16 years to be a world beaters. Lol. That's some crazy fast genes they've been blessed with on both sides of the DNA pool, could be a WR holder in the making 😁 Great interview. ...❤❤

[@callidawkins85]

Unless they do like most kids and choose to do something else completly different from their parents. If that's the case looks out for their grandchildren

[@douglasbrown1194]

Right, like Michael Jordan kids, not always but rarely.

[@localone4073]

Nic couple loking so good both of you love from India

[@theworstkid]

Their kids will excel at every sport they do

[@fulaan1]

Put a ring on her finger Andre

[@mitchikoparrish4646]

Beautiful couple☺️♥️

[@hughthomson6870]

Lovely couple

[@crissyjade]

Did he say “beat bolt”?? 😂 He got jokes

[@Bright2666]

“ speaking of delivery…” best Segway ever!!! 😂

[@laitarianplayz8080]

Segue

[@donettefacey3494]

Wow,like to see Andre from long time,that's nice the fastest couple.

[@manivelan9672]

Power couple with a super cute baby! Hope he brings in the medal for Canada in the Olympics.. She is the World Champion in 100 meters hurdles..she will start as a favorite to win the Gold for the States in the Olympics.

[@alphaecka1949]

Mani Velon i douth that verry much rhat was afluke

[@manivelan9672]

@@alphaecka1949 Dude, Nia Ali running 12.34 in the finals is a fluke ( she is also the reigning Silver Medalist in Olympics in 100m Hurdles..😁 Andre De Grasse winning bronze and silver in 100m, 200m is also a fluke in World Championships 2019 and Rio 2016..😂 C'mon dude!

[@alphaecka1949]

@@manivelan9672 if is a fluke ur agreeing with me on agood day she cant touch Daniel. She beat 3 times cosecutively had the run the event as the normally do the result would ave been diffrent

[@alphaecka1949]

@@manivelan9672 daniel ran 12. 32 acouple of times compare ti Ali 12.34

[@alphaecka1949]

@@manivelan9672 we not talking bout my canadian bretgrine she won her first major titil ckeck the sorrounding curcumstance u will see

[@cooperscreditconsultingint6792]

Yesss....cute fast couple!❤💙

[@sanjaykumar-fq1un]

3:09 just the man behind chilling with his drink 😂😂😎😎

[@socialjustice7564]

Great. Bring home the gold, Andre!

[@Rhawn246]

The interviewer started off really cringe but Nia and Andre really made this worth watching! Good luck to them both!

[@Fabby11225]

Yeah so corny

[@FlowerGirl8]

Why is the title about them being a couple, when he barely touches on it? He even refers to the birth of their child as the birth of her child - doesn’t mention Andre or ask him about being a father. If it wasn’t for the comments, I wouldn’t have been sure if the story was about a couple of fastest athletes vs a relationship. Not even a photo of them together. Could have intro them by saying two of the best in their sport, together for 5 years, recently expanded their family of three (Nia has a 7 (?) year old) with the birth of their first child together. Odd interview, could be he did address it but the editor sucked. It would have nice to learn more about them and the challenges of two top athletes with a newborn, schedules, injuries and supporting each other through the ups and downs of competition. Just my thoughts, yours are just as valid. Beautiful family. ❤️

[@BlackGeoYoutube]

Sounds like she's a baby momma. Doesn't seem like he married her or is proud of her in this respect. Sad.

[@mercyogbee7077]

Exactly, that's why I cliked in the video

[@kruger.1]

now the gold medalist : )

[@michaelmartin9270]

This is beautiful

[@ifeanyiezeala8568]

They'll birth lightening 💥

[@MrLovegospel]

Black love.....ain't nothing like it

[@fundiwawatu]

Proudly AFRICAN

[@roundedges2]

Love is love. Until we all let it go, racism will never leave us. Color is delightful flavor--and no more.

[@veinsofafricanblood7519]

Typical blk wm with two kids by two different men🙄🙄

[@roundedges2]

@blue racer To make enemies where there are none, is psychotic, sick, unnatural and leads only to darkness. To make an innocent person your enemy because they are the same color as someone who caused harm to your ancestor is the definition of racism and is pure evil.

[@chocolatecapricorn9418]

@@veinsofafricanblood7519 Typical black mn with two kids by two different women. Michael Tinsley.

[@VSAthletics29]

Wow wonderful.

[@itz_lowki8492]

Can you imagine the speed of the kids they have

[@ranhill62]

May have none at all. It's rare that the children of successful athletes reach the level of their parents. Yes, it does happen but rarely. Even less so in track an feild.

[@devverge2516]

@@ranhill62 Indeed.

[@moniquewrites9046]

This is just great. Wow.

[@dk7469]

Wav lovely couple from India Mumbai

[@kantricedorsey8142]

This was really a fun interview to watch! I'm trying to remember where I heard that they were a couple, but I have heard it mentioned. It's just not widely advertised from what I can see, and I can dig that they want to keep their private life separate.

[@cycv5881]

Now that Andre is an Olympic Gold medalist .. ;)

[@theuninspiredlife657]

Congratulations Andre...

[@sammyjacksonofhollywood1245]

Nice couple together!

[@islander730]

Super couple

[@chopcaringche8080]

De grasse 2021 Gold

[@allisonthomas8099]

The baby looks like him

[@hassanh9635]

no one could beat bolt at his Best .... only when he was about to be retired due to his spine issue ..... so watch your words we all have respect for bolt as a legendary sprinter

[@znbgarage6685]

Hassan eden Foh we don’t have to respect bolt

[@hassanh9635]

@@znbgarage6685 every sprinter on the planet respects him ... he broke records like no one else ... got medals like no one else if you dont respect him then .... who do you respect? MGK?

[@znbgarage6685]

Hassan eden Ben Johnson and bob hayes

[@hassanh9635]

@@znbgarage6685 man ... BJ was on drug fraud ... and he was stripped out of all

[@znbgarage6685]

Hassan eden everyone takes drugs

[@kraiguarsmith2897]

Bravo!!!

[@jacksonaltidor]

Congrats

[@uhlensky]

Bruh the beat in the background is so fire 🔥 where can I find it?

[@zacke3769]

That kid will have a good genes.great couple wish them much succes

[@amanagladys481]

Lots of love from London Lawrence our beautiful son Simon and Anne Marie 💙❤️ God bless all of the people on the earth 🐬.

[@ksunofficial]

I feel so bad for the Jamaican at 2:49 :(

[@morvenrichardson3215]

Lol, you feel bad for which Jamaican?

[@snuggles668]

😆😂😳

[@annmariebusu9924]

@@morvenrichardson3215 the one that fell.

[@sosa5889]

This is sooo cute😍😍😍😍😍

[@anthonysimpson4084]

Ahhhhh so sweet

[@pakpala1]

Fast and Powerful couple...

[@brooklynforever1990]

Great looking couple.

[@acelinomckinzie1956]

Now he’s got the Olympic Gold. 🏅

[@ngd7085]

Sprint love 😍

[@10tive]

Oh my, their children will be super soldiers for sure. ❤🙏😄

[@tahjpaul9880]

they are Fast on the field and off the field

[@mon6745]

Shout out to Ansen Henry - good interview

[@mauriceukaegbu620]

One of their kid will definitely become a track superstar