Andre De Grasse's Road to Rio

Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse gives a behind-the-scenes look at his quest for an Olympic medal at the Rio Games.
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Who's here after Andre won the Olympic 200m gold 🥇🤩

[@ricobuttonpusher7061]

Seeing this makes me happy to see him have so much success in Tokyo

[@Diagnosis777]

I am a Jamaican and I love this dude , he is so humble , respect to you

[@TrollGamer-wj4ep]

Me too

[@_its.dahlia2222]

He appears to be of West Indian descent.

[@Tinbeef22]

If he was tall as bolt he would have beaten bolt.

[@wyc5887]

@@_its.dahlia2222 trinidad and barbados

[@_its.dahlia2222]

@@wyc5887 Degrasse has bajan parentage? wow! My mum is from Barbados.

[@SuperJuiceman11]

what a cool athlete and person. hes got a great runners body , light lean muscle and he uses his arms very intensely in his running motion to create a very unique and powerful stride

[@rinconzellgadiss]

+Blake Alexander Without Bolt sure hehehehe

[@Kama_lefagaoalii]

He look like Steph curry

[@user-hz1nl7qj3s]

+Sweet Uce Yessss😂😂

[@SuperJuiceman11]

***** True that would help... easier said than done, but his mid to end game acceleration is legendary! He just starts pumping those arms mid race and just goes fast! real fast! eats up anybody thats last name isnt Bolt

[@leslie7872]

i wish i had light lean muscle :( instead im slightly thick and bulky :(

[@darkenergylambda]

Canada is proud of you Andre! Well done in the 100m!

[@chowdertime9491]

darkenergylambda I'm not Canadian but boy I wish I was now 👍👌👍

[@pwbtv]

Damn!!! I like this kid's personality, I want him to do so well... He seems so humble I hope he remains grounded.

[@sowhat...]

@@mrslaslop8927 what do you mean you like "how Canadian he is"? lol

[@MrBjorn6]

Wow He Just won 🥇 in the 200 Tokyo Olympics.

[@WrexBF]

I REALLY LIKE HOW HE USES HIS ARMS WHILE RUNNING

I believe this is actual cheating.

[@WrexBF]

lol

Good move, I was already looking forward to troll all day long but you ruined it... :(

[@BrooklynMoor]

Runs a little Moist looking str8 arm lol but by no means a soft time he ran in Rio.

[@neozyykun]

He moves his arms quite wierd, like girls move their arms while running, thats not the best technique..

[@benja303]

Nothing like young athletes to make you wonder what you have done with your life so far.

[@guysovereign]

True, but sprinting is mostly genetics. I know ADG works hard, but he start with a genetic lottery to begin with.

[@marshmallow4963]

Soo proud of this him! He came a long way and now he is shinning on 3 podium in Rio!! Keep the good work and you will definetely take it all in tokyo 2020... Can't wait to see

[@theacehd1742]

Ran his personal fastest times ever at the Olympics that's pretty great.

[@achv73]

Micah Florence Illegal wind.

[@Toetothunder]

Hugo Bareiro his pb times at the Olympics were wind legal.

[@achv73]

Toetothunder That comment was for another person who erased his comment.

[@lisagosling996]

Congratulations Andre. so much luv and respect.

[@stop6578]

Well done Andre! Amazing and powerful performance!

[@sub10-zin15]

Thank you giving this behind the scenes! Very cool

[@adarsh5681]

I have watched this more than 100times not gonna lie man this guy is such a big inspiration to me 💙

[@BigUpzBrah]

and you did great. what a humble young man

[@mtlhabsss]

All the money in the world and he drives a Honda Accord. Respect Andre !

[@jhoncena1111]

Alfred Vega the Honda Accord is a beauty!

[@surunner455]

Many professionals have a daily driver and then their "fancy" car. I wouldn't be surprised if he had a luxury car in the garage and the Honda was his around town car.

[@nileshkachave9760]

World fast campian

[@nileshkachave9760]

I am fan the a.d.g.

[@chowdertime9491]

Alfred Vega he has more than that car

[@bstephens1515]

Really enjoyed him in Rio!!

[@ashggames1222]

Love this you will do good if you keep it up and keep loving Canada 🇨🇦

[@osmansesay1526]

What a very determined athlete all the best in the future.

[@stevem.5903]

You got this Andre. Your the best!

[@ablquality1756]

Amazing documentary I remember watching it a few years ago

[@3nyx]

His mom is clearly really supportive, I love to see it

[@violetOHviolet]

Am I the only one who thinks he looks like Steph Curry?

[@shakiramaycock1536]

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@vmgutierrez18]

Abbythesavage lol he looks more like chris brown

[@royalmav1529]

yes!!

[@kaylamack2790]

That's what I was thinking

[@BreuckelensFinest]

Yes you're the only one along with a few other white people. He looks nothing like him!

[@omegadavids8332]

Andre de Grasse has a big talent❤️✌️

[@fridayG3]

humble never stumble. so much respect for my boy!

[@SuperDiddy91]

He is so handsome... Lucky who's end up with him....

[@ItsKyleW]

RU gay

[@adamwatson9700]

+KyleW he ain't calling him hot or anything just handsome maybe he just saying

[@gtrdoc911]

Way to make Canada proud Andre. Bronze in Rio!

[@ndubuisimorah4476]

are you serious or is that sarcasm?

[@gtrdoc911]

Greninja Charizard Are you kidding me? Real Canadians don't do sarcasm. Complete and utter pride in his incredible achievement at 21 yrs old. It will be gold in Tokyo.

[@rinconzellgadiss]

+gtrdoc911 sure , Bolt will be out

[@ndubuisimorah4476]

I'm a born and raised Canadian. I still believe your lying.

[@gtrdoc911]

By "lying" you mean I was being sarcastic? Not at all. He beat Yohan Blake for goodness sake. He got a PR! I also am very proud of Melissa Bishop. She was 4th in the 800 but she also got a PR and all of the "women" that beat her are questionable.

[@MrHotSizzle12]

He has a very light light feather body (Athletes dream), If he puts some more explosiveness (not size) behind those legs (Hamstrings, hips), work on more leg speed turnover (He arm swings are already perfect and unique) and so mobility work (Flexible tension). He can literally fly if he does that (You know what I mean)!!

[@xtranutmeg4666]

Awesome, hope he individually and the relay team make a mark . Needs to work on his start a bit, but hopefully he makes Canada proud!🇨🇦

[@TheMinecraftDJStudio]

He's making Canada proud right now for sure

[@JimBob-gv3ry]

NovaStudio h

[@jessicatessya6574]

Love you so mutch even though i am 12 years Old. CANADA GOOOOOO

[@HungryTacoBoy]

Amazing runs in Rio! :D

[@brothersbestfriends6820]

🇨🇦 proud.

[@corpo_ethereal2744]

I'm here from the future, he's won the 200m Olympic gold at Tokyo. Well done, mate

[@lockdown732]

Now he is the 200m Olympics champion 🤭🥺 So proud of him ! CONGRATULATIONS DE GRASSE

[@levelend]

Wonderful film! Thank you so much and good luck from Ukraine!

[@gangasanjeewani7785]

He is amazing

[@poochieloy4488]

Everyone loves his personality🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jamericanview8456]

Cool dude. I am Jamaican -American but i wish him much success .

[@mha2263]

He has had an excellent first olympics. 2 bronze medals and a silver. He still has 3-4 olympics in him.

[@zioncrichlow8207]

This was dope. Short but really thorough.

[@SheffKane]

Never let your success go to your head, Never let your failures get in your heart

[@shawntudor9298]

I like this dude his humble ways ....

[@pamgrant481]

I love you Andre, rooting for you even though I am a die-hearted Jaminator #respectturntt

[@Schlumy26]

De Grasse is the man!!!

[@hatzandall1242]

Running into the lions jaws, bolt was waiting for everyone. This guy is great too though we need people like him.

[@khannadeem12345]

This is gold

[@tonytinoco6257]

Only usain had my eyes thru out these years of me running until now. Got two very fast and favorite sprinters.

[@chowdertime9491]

17:17 boy your my inspiration if it wasn't for you I wouldn't train every day at a young age to be fast when I grow up

[@Mightyfish_]

For Andre's height, I am actually really surprised at how fast he is. Canada is so proud of you Andre!

[@zampadodrunken1818]

how tall is he?

[@Mightyfish_]

Zampado Drunken 1.76 m which is around 5'7

[@topeoyerinde4241]

Randy Zhen he's 5'8 or 5'9. A lot of great sprinters have been short. In recent times Usain Bolt, Powell and Gatlin have all made sprinting look like a tall man's sport. Generally short sprinters are excellent accelerators while tall sprinters finish well.

[@RegzalTG]

Dude he's 5'10 that isn't short

[@walperstyle]

Congrats Andre De Grasse! -James Walper Libertarian Party of Canada

[@kingkajok9611]

Bro I am not going to lie but I watch this guy every day for motivation

[@kayceelondon]

His moms so pretty

[@beantsingh9543]

He is Good and fast sprinters

[@atulanand4412]

Love from India. :)

[@jeremy_reed4208]

That’s a cool track oval if only I had that where I lived

[@futeclick]

O melhor sorriso do atletismo

[@Achi567]

legendary athlete is temporary, business is forever.

[@monp.4903]

Way to go Andre!

[@sens4lyfe671]

i hope he wins!!!

[@pamhall6635]

🇯🇲 🧡Andre

[@XfootballmonsterX]

Watching this video for the fifth time now, anyone else?

[@omegadavids8332]

Andre de Grasse is the King of Canada

[@ChardonMyersTV]

THAT ARM SWING THOUGH!

[@ayomideayodele]

I just love this guy. Between him and Bromell, we have a new star.

[@rinconzellgadiss]

he is better than Bromell

[@mrt445]

now, he is... a healthy bromell is as good if not better.

[@rinconzellgadiss]

mr t i dont think it, we will see it in the next years. It is easy the answer ;) De Grasse is better, Bromell only is superior in the start.

[@mrt445]

Brinell has run faster times. So now people think De Grades is also better than Hogan Blake because he beat him at the Olympics?

[@rinconzellgadiss]

mr t faster?heheh where?in EUGENE? where all people run always very fast times with very strong winds... No, Bromell is not faster than De Grasse.

[@lousassole6574]

i always got kinda discouraged cause of my height in track, but this dude changed my mind. he's my height.. wow

[@TAWPhotography]

Lou Sassole same, he is such an inspiration and motivation for me. Especially because I'm around his height.

[@aidancharlescampbell]

Liltaw10 I'm 5'5 150 my PB is 11.14 I'm 20 I wanna get back into training now I want to improve because of him.

[@skaizu]

Lou Sassole Alot of people of his height have ran under 10 sec. Height does not matter.

[@lousassole6574]

yea i researched this more after this vid and i look autistic in my original comment

[@leslie7872]

i had your mind set as well!!! but look at su bing tan!! hes 172cm and beats world class sprinters!!!

[@benja303]

Trinidadian Mom, Barbadian Dad. Big Up the West Indies!

[@tonytinoco6257]

yall gotta know that 20-30 is the best years to be the best athlete you can be when going pro thats why you gotta work your ass off

[@chakacox5402]

Napsa napsa napsac2019¿ nspsac2019

[@kfamily381]

great athlete and cute too

[@peter_parkerbn1340]

Hahah he's like usain's small brothr when andre look at him like that 😂

[@gloriabertie3395]

Andre in time to come and keep doing what you doing with the help of the Almighty you gonna reach far. Have faith.

[@MyMomSayNoDota]

in other sport, 'i'm the best, he's a loser'. in this sport, 'no comment on that'. what a humble person.

[@jamerson9686]

He next up.

[@LOVER_LINK]

DIS NIGGA GON PARTY HARD BACK IN THE 6IX

[@BobSmith-dt6xs]

Andre de Grasse is the freak who lazy people can use as an excuse to never hit the weight room.

[@arveyondavis8057]

At the time 4:30 you can peep Natasha Hastings ❤️💖💘

[@sarahlee5658]

He is 1 size smaller than the rest but such a power house

[@beckyodriscoll4964]

I do what I do for Myself First as A Life Coach. I am chasing times. I never listened to family its not about them its about me.

[@crownproduction1]

Jamaica, to look out for !!!

[@TheLady2luv]

handsome guy

[@cvaughn_13_37]

What is the full name of the spikes?

[@serve6718]

De Grasse and Gatlin ! :O

[@Chillspotmedia]

The Beginning of the Video looks like Jamaica National Stadium.

[@hamzakhan8021]

HAARD Done it is

[@RetiOrchid58]

I hope Andre doesn't over-train/isn't overtrained in the coming years. There's a lot I think needs to be said for the Kim Collins modality, as previously reported: plenty of rest days.

[@sibusisoboemah]

ADG 🙏🏾❤️🔥🇨🇦

[@matthewkaram9615]

💫🥇

[@cbnboy34]

He is my 4th cousin! 😁

[@davidebianchi2244]

Oh shit thats the armory I practice at every day

[@davidchen1544]

got to shake his hand 4 years ago

[@chowdertime9491]

This guys is going to beat bolt

[@quantxmxo8382]

Nope

[@quentin1016]

Sadly no

[@MrHotSizzle12]

The biggest problem is finding a clean athlete. I think Puma just don't want a bad image after investing heavily in an athlete (only to find he/she was doping). So they are going with a safe clean option as opposed to most of the nike athletes over the years!

[@Grogu-485]

You all here pretending like Donovan Bailey is not from Jamaica.

[@gloriabertie3395]

your mom has a Caribbean accent.Where is she originally from?

[@awatson982]

Trinidad

[@evilkawhi4438]

5:48 Black Dewey from Malcom in the Middle

[@SuperKamiGuruu]

STOOOOOOOOOOOPPP😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sabrinachambers-corbin3454]

2020's new usain bolt

[@usablesword6328]

Sabrina Chambers-Corbin there’s this one guy from China that runs as fast as him so 2020 will be exciting

[@TheoOJamaloO1]

@@usablesword6328 there is a guy called Christian Coleman who ran 9.79 last year also a guy named Ronnie Baker and Noah Lyles

[@jbm_badass21]

That's the truth

[@nomiss3425]

meh... don't think so

[@RegzalTG]

@@nomiss3425 he just won gold in the 200 lol

[@gokuljaras1998]

😍

[@potatoilikepotatoes]

hi dad

[@sanjeefananthan1478]

where can i get the puma tank he's wearing at 19:39

[@vandanajain1975]

Sanjeef Ananthan NIKE

[@alanfranco9961]

Adidas

[@DashFlashTheLife]

My girl: ...wtf Me: 0:09

[@potatoilikepotatoes]

thtas my dad