where Andre De Grasse will go head-to-head with Kenny Bednarek and Fred Kerley among others Find out how to watch the Canadian star in Miami and Zharnel Hughes all set to line up against de Grasse The 100m is set for Saturday (3 May) at 18:53 local Miami time (EDT) with the same field of men lining up for the 200m on Sunday (4 May) at 17:21 De Grasse has raced twice this year, at the indoor Astana Meet in January as well as at the Florida Relays last month, which was his outdoor season opener. There, the Tokyo 2020 champion won a 200m "Olympic Development" race with a time of 20.32 into a headwind, before helping Canada beat a U.S. team including training mate Knighton in the men's 4x100m relay. Rounding out the men's "short sprints" field in Miami are Ackeem Blake, Jerome Blake, and Benjamin Richardson. Miami is the second of four stops in the first season of Grand Slam Track, which is the brainchild of Olympic champion and athletics great Michael Johnson. 🥇","event":null,"destination_url":"","entry_point_tag":"base","entry_point_type":"instory_campaign"}" data-tracking="click" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/sign-in?entry_point_type=instory_campaign&entry_point_tag=base&template=base&origin=https%3A%2F%2Folympics.com%2Fen%2Folympic-channel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Olympic Membership - Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - join now Grand Slam Track Miami 2025 is held across three days at the Ansin Sports Complex north of the city in Miramar Here's what de Grasse's schedule looks like across the weekend All times listed are local US EDT (Eastern Daylight Time): fans can watch both across Peacock (streaming) and the CW (broadcast TV) while the CW will air action on Saturday and Sunday Miami will be broadcast to partners in 189 countries and territories Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application to Ewald and Elizabeth (Van de Vyver) Grasse He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School before serving his country as a radar man in the U.S he worked as a printer at the Office Supply and Printing Company Richard pursued higher education at UW-Stout earning both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree Richard dedicated 33 years to teaching printing and publishing at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau where he was admired for his expertise and mentorship He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia and was an avid runner who competed in numerous races He cherished time spent with coworkers and friends at the Wausau YMCA sharing his artwork with many friends and relatives Richard will be remembered for his dedication to teaching and the joy he brought to those around him This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading Six-day (Tuesday through Sunday) print subscribers of the Watertown Daily Times are eligible for full access to NNY360 If you have an existing six-day print subscription to the Watertown Daily Times please make sure your email address on file matches your NNY360 account email You can sign up or manage your print subscription using the options below Start your digital-only membership today and not only receive full access to our premier news website NNY360.com but also to the NNY360 mobile app no promotional deals were found matching that code A paddler in last weekend’s Little River Ramble hauls their Grasse River Boatworks C2 canoe out of the Little River at the end of the race Adam Wheeler and Colden Whealer propel their Grasse River Boatworks canoe up the Little River during the Little River Ramble Sunday stands by a Grasse River Boatworks canoe in the repair shop Natalie Newman examines a canoe in the repair shop at Grasse River Boatworks Natalie will continue to repair boats in Canton after the manufacturing side of the business moves to Wilmington Carbon fiber paddles on the wall at Grasse River Boatworks and other material that make up the composite material in a Grasse River Boatworks canoe A Grasse River Boatworks canoe in its mold curing in the temperature-controlled manufacturing room The temperature and the moisture of the room are closely monitored Chas Billingsley of Lake Clear pulls his Grasse River Boatworks canoe upstream during the Little River Ramble on Sunday CANTON — The story of Grasse River Boatworks begins with an older brother “He needed a partner before the Canton race And here we are,” John said one recent afternoon sitting in a crowded temperature-controlled room (84°F) mostly filled with a mold in which a carbon fiber canoe was curing In a weathered barn nestled on a generations-old family farm near Canton the Newman brothers have quietly transformed a lifelong passion for paddling into a precision craft hand-building sought-after racing and touring canoes Using cutting-edge carbon fiber technology and techniques honed over five decades the brothers produce between 25 and 30 custom canoes annually in an unassuming workshop Each canoe is carefully crafted from raw materials into a finished product that often commands a six-month waiting list The story of Newman Canoes is deeply intertwined with the family’s heritage the land sustained them through agriculture Gene and John Newman became serious about racing and found themselves increasingly frustrated by the lack of competitive tandem racing canoes available on the market you couldn’t really buy a production tandem racing canoe and it was all tandem racing at that point you either had to build it yourself or buy it from somebody who had built it.” Armed with plans from the Minnesota Canoe Association the brothers embarked on their first build after recognizing the limitations of existing designs where they initially competed in the recreational class The allure of professional prize money soon propelled them into the higher ranks they were building and racing in the professional class Their early creations were wood strip canoes But the brothers were always looking for an edge This pursuit of innovation led them to embrace the then-nascent technology of carbon fiber In 1988 or 1989 (the exact date is lost to time) a bold move that positioned them at the forefront of canoe construction their first carbon fiber composite canoe made its debut at the USCA Nationals The manufacturing process at Grass River Boatworks remains a hands-on affair Each canoe begins with meticulous design and prototype development The brothers utilize advanced carbon fiber construction techniques carefully layering the material to achieve optimal strength and weight “Once the mold is all prepped and ready to go we come in and lay in a full layer of carbon fiber,” Gene said “We wet that out with epoxy that sits overnight then the next day we put in a second layer which is just a backer layer of a different material It’s a composite combining two or more different materials to come up with a final product with materials that complement each other so that the final product is much stronger much stiffer and lighter than any of the individual materials on their own.” Customers have a wide array of custom outfitting options ensuring each boat is tailored to their specific needs and preferences whether for competitive racing or leisurely touring on the region’s pristine waterways Newman Canoes has primarily relied on word-of-mouth marketing within the close-knit canoe racing community Their presence at races and the performance of their boats have spoken volumes This organic growth has cultivated a loyal customer base resulting in a consistent waiting list for their custom creations The Newmans list 20 boats on the model list six touring boats and four professional-level racing boats The price list ranges from approximately $2,000 to $6,000 The development of the Newman Pro C-1 is described on the Grasse River Boatworks web page: “ The Newman Pro C-1 is the result of five years’ development following these concepts After six prototypes and hundreds of hours of on-water testing the result is a competition canoe that is faster smoother handling and more efficient to paddle in addition to being more economical to build and own The efficiency and simplicity of the design reduces production costs for a most affordable light and tough carbon-fiber boat that demonstrates unmatched speed and handling.” a new chapter is unfolding for the family business is purchasing the company and will move the canoe production side to Wilmington After a career as a children’s book author and illustrator a long-time recreational paddler who rediscovered his passion while paddling with his young children is eager to keep the business moving forward Eaton’s journey into the GRB business began with a personal need for a solo boat and ultimately purchased a classic stock C1 racing model Eaton is currently building a new shop in nearby Wilmington navigating the permitting process to have the commercial building operational by early summer with Eaton eventually assuming control of canoe production Gene and John will continue their expertise in crafting paddles at the original farm location will continue to handle repairs and refinishing work is that they really make every single bit of this boat resin and aluminum tubes that come in here It isn’t like we get our seats from that guy or this company Everything is made here; it’s really incredible.” Visitors to the upcoming Canton Canoe Weekend are sure to find plenty of GRB canoes in nearly every division of the race The weathered barn on the family farm may soon have a new counterpart the dedication to quality and the meticulous hand-building process that define GRB Canoes will undoubtedly remain the same Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Athletics is the sport home of so many past and current champions the road begins again for the next generation of future champions The Andre De Grasse Future Champions Scholarship Program is back for another year and applications for the 2025/26 cohort are officially open Created by Olympic gold medallist Andre De Grasse and powered by the Andre De Grasse Family Foundationand Vesta Properties this national scholarship program is designed to empower high school student-athletes involved in track and field by breaking down financial barriers and opening doors to opportunity “The Future Champions program is literally helping to change lives It’s not only helping kids financially by allowing them to participate in track and field the program also provides them  with a wealth of knowledge in areas such as mental performance academic counselling and nutrition,” said Tony Sharpe whose Speed Academy program offered resources on and off the track that helped propel De Grasse to competitive and academic success. “It’s an absolute honour to be a part of such an inspirational program.” The program is open to high school students in Canada in Fall 2025 who: Last year’s class of Future Champions represented provinces across the country each with their own inspiring story of perseverance the lanes are open again—and we're calling on youth who dream big and run hard Caroline Grasse is the Legislative Director for the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Caroline works with each of the Office’s 12 divisions and advises the Comptroller on policy and legislative matters Caroline helps the Comptroller develop the Office’s legislative package and she leads the Comptroller’s Legislative Team in informing the Tennessee General Assembly on any policy issues related to the Office Before joining the Comptroller’s Office in 2024 Caroline worked with the General Assembly’s Office of Legal Services where she served as the attorney for the health and insurance committees She has also worked for the Tennessee Housing Development Agency and she practiced law at an insurance defense litigation firm in Nashville Caroline studied economics and public administration while earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee She is a licensed attorney in the State of Tennessee and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law 1947 in Reedsburg to Walter and Irene (Hinrich) Rose Gary and Sherry loved each other very much and were best friends and companions for 38 years He graduated from Webb High School in 1965 Gary installed boumatic milking equipment and later worked for Pace Industries as a grinder He loved coon hunting and later found his passion for cooking He was a 9 year survivor of pancreatic cancer.  He is survived by his loving wife Sherry; brother Larry Rose; sister Ardith Ryzek; aunt and uncle  Geraldine (Dennis) Klingenmeyer; aunt Norma Hinrichs; beloved dog Andy; and many nieces He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Carol (Rose) Miller at Grasse Funeral Home in Reedsburg with Pastor Crolius officiating Gary was a good kind man and much loved by his wife Sherry and to all who knew him who made his outdoor season debut earlier in April at the Florida Relays is competing as a "Challenger" in Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track series in 2025 his first race over the short sprint since switching coaches in the offseason at the indoor Astana Meet in January as well as at the Florida Relays earlier in April he won a 200m "Olympic Development" race with a time of 20.32 team including training mate Knighton in the men's 4x100m relay In Miami, his first 100m test under new coach Mike Holloway will pit him against the likes of contracted racers Kenny Bednarek, Fred Kerley, Oblique Seville, and Zharnel Hughes, as well as fellow challengers Ackeem Blake, Jerome Blake, and Benjamin Richardson. He is due to run the 100m on Saturday 3 May, before facing off against the same opponents over 200m on Sunday 4 May. Charles Richard Grasse was born on April 8 Colorado to Leo and Josephine (Olsen) Grasse He passed away at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez  A visitation will be held at Ertel Memorial Chapel on Friday at the Lighthouse Baptist Church located at 11502 Colo Interment will follow the service at Cortez Cemetery with the Veterans’ of Foreign Wars providing Military Honors.   Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Josephine (Olsen) Grasse and Leopold “Leo” Godfrey Edward Grasse his wife Ruby “Pat” Patricia (Pate) Grasse; his son Ronald Grasse and a brother Leopold “Leo” Grasse  Charlie is survived by his son Richard Grasse (Bualee) of Newalla OK; his daughters Jerell “Jeri” (Mark)Winkles His brother Douglas (Linda) Briggs of El Paso His Great-Great Grandchildren; Aurora Brown Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Canada's De Grasse 4th and Blake 6th | CBC.ca LoadedAmerican Bednarek victorious in 200m at Grand Slam Track Miami 2 days agoDuration 4:43American Bednarek victorious in 200m at Grand Slam Track Miami, Canada's De Grasse 4th and Blake 6th2 days agoSportsDuration 4:43Kenny Bednarek of the United States wins the men's 200-metre race to become the Grand Slam Track Miami short sprints champion. Fellow Canadians Andre De Grasse and Jerome Blake finish 4th, 6th respectively. Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Grand Slam Track has announced its first set of Challengers ahead of its second stop in Miami from May 2nd to May 4th Here’s a few of the big new names who will be competing at the Ansin Sports Complex: Personal bests: 1:43.11A for 800m; 3:28.28 for 1500m we saw the 1500m specialists’ weaknesses exposed over 800m which allowed Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Marco Arop to go 1-2 in the overall standings the Olympic bronze medalist at 1500m and American record holder in the mile was the top 1500m guy in the Slam but only finished sixth in the 800m Cheruiyot has a much better resume over 800m to be able to fare better in the standings He was third in the Kenyan National Championships last year in the 800m and only lost to a pair of guys who have run 1:44.84 or faster this group will race the 1500m on Day 1 and then come back for the 800m on Day 2 Personal bests: 50.82 for 400m; 54.42 for 400m hurdles Two events over two days for Anna Hall sounds like a breeze when she’s used to competing in seven events over two days This will be her first 400m and 400m hurdles races since June 2023 since neither event is part of the heptathlon and she was on the road back from a January knee surgery in 2024 She could be very well-suited for this double Personal bests: 22.60 for 200m; 49.29 for 400m British sprinter Amber Anning is coming off earning her first global championship individual medal with gold from a tight battle with Alexis Holmes at the World Indoor Championships also reigniting an old SEC rivalry between the Arkansas and Kansas alumnae Anning may be due for a 200m personal best in the right conditions since her indoor PB of 22.60 is now faster than her outdoor 22.66 from last May Personal bests: 9.89 for 100m; 19.62 for 200m Andre De Grasse and Usain Bolt could’ve been the marquee Racers in this event group He’s one of the most decorated short sprinters and a certified clutch performer winning seven Olympic medals over the last three Games he only reached the semifinals of both the 100m and 200m in Paris and he’s often a slow starter to the season who rounds into form by mid-summer De Grasse opened up at the Florida Relays with a 20.32 win in the 200m Personal bests: 12.20 for 100H; 11.24 for 100m Despite missing the team at least year’s Olympic Trials Keni Harrison remains one of the most decorated 100m hurdlers of all time Harrison made a coaching switch this past offseason and moved on from working with Bobby Kersee in Los Angeles to joining the ALTIS group in Arizona The signs that Grand Slam Track had caught her attention were there as she opened up her season with a flat 100m on March 20th She ran 11.27 to tie her personal best and then came back in the final to lower it to 11.24 It’s hard to determine how that measures up to the field in Kingston because of how windy it was but she’ll be well-prepared for both events Claudia Hollingsworth | Women’s Short Distance Personal bests: 1:58.40 for 800m; 4:02.96 for 1500m Australia will double its Grand Slam Track presence in Miami as Claudia Hollingsworth joins Olympic silver medalist Jess Hull in the women’s short-distance group reached the semifinals at the Paris Olympics and then took silver in the World U20 Championships in Peru last summer She had a good start to the 2025 outdoor campaign with a 1:59.30 for 800m and 4:05.97 for 1500m last month the youngster doesn’t have much of a head-to-head history with Hull or any of the other Racers the women’s short distance group will race the 1500m first on Day 2 and then the 800m on Day 3 Tickets are available for the Miami Slam here Chris Chavez launched CITIUS MAG in 2016 as a passion project while working full-time for Sports Illustrated. He covered the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and grew his humble blog into a multi-pronged media company. He completed all six World Marathon Majors and on Feb. 15th, 2025 finally broke five minutes for the mile. You May Also Like was born of ex-journalists, ex-pros, and superfans who came together to geek out on running. By spotlighting athletes and their stories, we’re on a mission to modernize track and field media coverage and give fans a home to engage with their favorite sport. Track and field news straight to your inbox Design By Butter Studio Code By Buena Suerte the daughter of Byrnes and Ethel (Miller) Wheeler She was an office manager at Rio Farmers Union Co-op for 37 years Ava was a dedicated member of the Congregational Living Gospel Church Ava had a passion for traveling and explored many new places throughout her life She also enjoyed spending time in her garden Ava is survived by her daughters Linda (Robert) Rahn-Cook and Pamela (Keith) Miller; grandchildren; Justin Sugden and Matthew Miller; great grandchildren Brandie Salzwedel and Alyssa Salzwedel; She was preceded in death by her parents sisters; Sally Arnold and Lois Cypert; brothers; Mike Wheeler The Family would like to Thank all the care takers at the Randolph Health Services that cared for Ava while at the nursing Home Their kind caring concern and insightful demeanor made her feel amongst family while there Equally the understanding and determined treatment of the Prairie Ridge Hospital care staff made her as comfortable as possible on all her visits And at her most difficult time for her and the Family they always showed compassion and respect for everyone at 4 PM at Grasse Funeral Home in Rio with Rev Visitation will be held from 2 PM until the time of service at the funeral home Fred Kerley and Andre de Grasse headline Grand Slam Track’s Miami showdownOlympic champions and medallists NCAA standouts and international stars are set for the league’s second stop They’ll be joined by a deep field including newly announced challengers from 24 countries including NCAA standouts and global medal threats each looking to take down the league’s signed racers and claim the $100,000 top prize McLaughlin-Levrone will compete in the women’s long hurdles joined by the likes of Anna Hall and Shiann Salmon while Thomas leads the women’s short sprints Tamari Davis and fellow racers Brittany Brown Kerley and De Grasse will line up alongside Oblique Seville and Benjamin Richardson “We’re excited to kick off our first Slam on U.S soil,” said league founder and commissioner Michael Johnson “This field will deliver a festival of speed that fans around the world will love.” The league is in its inaugural season, having kicked off last month in Kingston, Jamaica. After Miami, the final two events of the season will be held in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Listen to him explain why | CBC.ca LoadedAndre De Grasse is racing in the Grand Slam Track circuit 6 days agoDuration 0:34Andre De Grasse is racing in the Grand Slam Track circuit. Listen to him explain why6 days agoSportsDuration 0:34Canada's most decorated Olympic sprinter also talks about why he wants to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Canada's Blake 7th and De Grasse 8th | CBC.ca LoadedAmerican Bednarek wins Grand Slam Track Miami 100m 3 days agoDuration 3:41American Bednarek wins Grand Slam Track Miami 100m, Canada's Blake 7th and De Grasse 8th3 days agoSportsDuration 3:41Kenny Bednarek of the United States wins the men's 100-metre short sprints race at the Grand Slam Track stop in Miramar, Fla. Fellow Canadians Jerome Blake and Andre De Grasse finish 7th, 8th respectively. our loving sister passed away from natural causes Saturday She was raised on the family homestead in Poynette WI and graduated from Poynette High School Linda loved her family dearly and took her nieces and nephews on many adventures She was an excellent horseback rider and was very fond of her dogs and other pets She helped her husband Glen cut firewood and enjoyed nature and being outdoors no matter the weather Linda was a baptized member of Jehovah’s Witness and loved her God with all of her heart.  Glen; her parents; and sister Elaine Bruns She is survived by her sisters Barbara (York) Smith and Gail (York) Fiese; brother Curtis M She also enjoyed the friendship of her neighbors at Wyona Lake Apartments Linda Edith had a heart of gold and she always considered her family and friends her true treasures Grasse Funeral Service is helping the family at this sad time in our lives There will be a private memorial service at a later date Condolences may be made to the Linda Dettman family He was born to Roy and June (Shew) Cutsforth July 17 He attended Rio Public School and graduated in 1966 He was united in marriage to Darlene Stark March 8 Mike became an avid runner when he was laid off from work for something to do Many times one of the dogs on his regular route would follow him home He is survived by his wife Darlene; son Brian; daughter Michelle (Al Salvatore); grandchildren Vincent and Angelina Salvatore; and brothers Stephen Cutsforth and Bob Cutsforth Mike was preceded in death by his parents Roy and June Cutsforth November 5 at 11 AM at Grasse Funeral Home in Rio with Rev Interment will follow at Bonnet Prairie Cemetery Visitation will be held from 9 AM until the time of service we would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer's Association and the American Cancer Society 2024 at Pine Valley Nursing Home in Richland Center 1935 as a twin in Poynette to Joe and Myrtle (Mack) Abel She was married to Robert Phillips from September 3 Later she was married to Bob Rabine October 23 bartended for many years at Drea’s Bar she helped manage Maple Aire Park with Bob She loved to dance and followed several bands and friend to many through the years.  She is survived by her son Gary (Jan) Phillips; step daughter Patt (Jim) Seep Rabine; grandson Robert Phillips; granddaughter Holly (Chad) Roberts; step grandson Skyler Seep; great grandsons Dimitri Phillips and Cyler Roberts; great granddaughter Payten Phillips; step great grandson Lawson Seep; twin sister Lorraine Cortleyou; sister in laws Karen Fowell and Marion Duren; brother in law Tom Duren; several nieces and nephews; good friends Mark Ewing and Jan Schroder; and our fur baby Gizmo Lilas was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; an infant son and daughter; sister; sister in law; and several brother in laws 2024 at 11:00 A.M at Grasse Funeral Home in Reedsburg with Rev On the cusp of leaving high school with his early dreams of being an NBA basketball player scuppered - not so much due to a lack of talent, but an unwillingness to realise that talent alone can’t carry you to the highest levels of sport - the teenager was “riding the city bus with a stack of resumes” contemplating his next uncertain steps in life and the prospect of getting a 'normal' job. By some twist of fate - or destiny - a friend hopped on the bus and started telling him about a track meet in which he was about to compete. After a playful back and forth between the two, in which De Grasse told his friend that he could beat him in a race, his friend challenged him to come along and compete. Partly because he wanted an excuse to skip school and partly because he was hoping for a “chill day with my friends”, De Grasse turned up to the York District Regional Championships in Toronto, kitted out in basketball shorts and borrowed spikes. As he stood on the line, De Grasse had no idea about how to run a 100m race. As everyone else settled into the starting blocks, he “crouched sideways” like a baseball player, standing out like a sore thumb from every well-drilled young athlete beside him. And when the starter’s pistol fired, he just ran, as fast as his legs would take him, with no inkling that this could mark the beginning of a career that would eventually carry him to the upper echelons of his sport - even to the title of Olympic 200m champion. At that moment, De Grasse just wanted to run fast, he wanted to win. And that was enough to ignite the first spark inside him. Not long after, he learned to use those starting blocks - and to power out of them to devastating effect. But in a way, the story acts as a good metaphor for his book - a series of starting blocks that people can use to unleash their own potential, no matter which walk of life they choose to travel. ExclusiveMedal Moment | Tokyo 2020: Athletics Men's 200m - A de Grasse (CAN)A truly medal-worthy performance from A de Grasse. Take a look at one of their greatest moments! De Grasse’s book is not a memoir - he is, after all, an athlete in the prime of his career with goals and dreams still ahead of him. But there are lessons to be taken throughout the pages, from the life of an “accidental sprinter” who stumbled upon a sport in which he went on to excel. “We’ve got to make this book a lesson about people trying to fulfil their full potential,” he told Olympics.com, looking back on the conversations he had when it came to deciding the title of the book. “I think that’s what my story is because I came into track & field so late and it wasn’t really something that was on my mind.” De Grasse had obvious natural talent - that first starting-block-less race was run in an impressive 10.97 seconds - but talent alone could not make him into the athlete he is today. Beginning his athletics journey on the back foot (most of the athletes he raced against had track careers spanning years by the time he first laced up a pair of spikes), De Grasse was determined not to give up on his second chance at a life in sport. Basketball, his first love, was over as a career option, but could he reach his potential in the world of track? To do so he would need the “work ethic and determination”, but there is also something less easy to conjure in yourself that is behind De Grasse’s success. “You know, I had all the drive in the world to do what I wanted to do,” he explained. “But I also needed the tools to get that done. "That’s what the book shows if you read it... some of the tools that I’ve used throughout my career on and off the track, and that’s what’s gotten me to this level, of being one of the best in the world.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andre De Grasse (@de6rasse) while the lows have seen him contemplate giving up the sport after struggling with injuries the athlete has learned more than many the balance in mindset needed to have a long and fruitful career in track Nobody lands on top of the podium at every championship Nobody goes through an athletics career without battling doubt or facing the challenges of injury You only need to go back to last year to see how De Grasse has learned to bounce back from lows to in which he finished sixth in the 200m final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August De Grasse returned a month later in the most impressive manner and the first from Canada to achieve the feat since 2011 I have to have that self-belief,” De Grasse said of the mental fortitude it takes to perform when others are writing you off “Sometimes fear and anxiety can take over an athlete is this something I can still do at a higher level?’ You have those thoughts and those doubts but you kind of have to push those to the side… the techniques of what I learned along the way to say: ‘These are some of the things I try to do “You have to make adjustments along the way and you have to adjust your sail every time.” https://t.co/76hTmCZf7n pic.twitter.com/aAVcqvn5BS There’s a chapter in De Grasse’s book titled “Speak It Into Existence” where he writes about his first year chasing his track dreams at college in Kansas when he remembered a phrase his friend used to say to him: “Speak it into existence” many athletes talk about manifesting their success on track but De Grasse has been a proponent of its value since he first wrote down his goals in his sport when at college While history shows us that De Grasse has completed most the mantra of “Speak it into existence” is one he still holds dear to this day - even if he doesn’t always put it into practice because when I’m going through a rough time ‘I have to go back to some of the tools that I’ve used in previous years or in the beginning’ Let’s go back to how I was able to accomplish so much and win all these medals and I say De Grasse’s goals may now be different to those he first etched down at the start of his career And while those initial targets were large enough dreams that only few humans could ever achieve them his goals these days aren’t always so grand “I always tell people that you have to complete the small goals first and if you complete the small goals and tick that box then you get to the big goal third base… you can’t just hit a home run every time.” Picture by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesAndre De Grasse of Canada at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 De Grasse is clear about the most important thing in his life world gold and Olympic silver medallist Nia Ali I realised how much sacrifice my mom made for me when I was growing up and I just wanted to be the same for my kids But even though his family are the main source of joy in his life they have also become an inspiration to him as he continues to work towards his goals on the track “That kind of changed me a lot when I had my first child Even though it was a pivotal time in my career when I was having injuries and I was down and I wanted to quit I knew just having my daughter was going to change everything around me a charitable body that is “committed to inspiring and empowering youth through access to sport I was trying to go to a track meet back in 2013 at the Pan American Games we were going to Colombia at the time - and going to Colombia from Toronto is very expensive but you have to come up with your transportation De Grasse’s coach managed to get a sponsor that allowed the young athlete to go to those Pan American Championships where he won gold in both the 100m and 200m where a lack of funds would mean a lost opportunity to represent your country on the international stage and missing out on all the opportunities that went along with it inspired him to launch a foundation that gave opportunities to kids The Andre de Grasse Family Foundation continues its work in the community and has even obtained a grant from P&G and the International Olympic Committee to support it in reaching its goals something of which De Grasse says: “With their support we’re able to use those funds and support these up-and-coming high school (athletes) so that’s amazing because now we can help them be the best version of themselves.” And while the foundation works to ignite potential in the grassroots of sport it is also showing real signs of helping the beneficiaries flower at the highest levels - something De Grasse is clearly proud of I think he’s gonna be the next big thing,” he said he just broke the 400m indoor world record* back in the NCAAs so you’re just finding a lot of talent from this… My goal is not just for them to be better athletes but for them to get an education out of this and be better people.” *The result of Christopher Morales was not ratified due to a starting block issue The two superstars are part of the Canadian track and field team for the Games that was announced yesterday (2 July) by Athletics Canada and the Canadian National Olympic Committee Tokyo 2020 200m gold medallist De Grasse has qualified in the men's 100m De Grasee has earned a medal at every Games since his debut at Rio 2016 where he managed to take home two bronze medals (100m “I’ll just use my experience to my advantage I know what I have to do,” said De Grasse who won the 100m at the 2024 Canadian Olympic track and field trials and remember all the things that got me there." Besides De Grasse, decathlete Damian Warner is also set to win some more silverware in Paris.“To go back to the Olympics for a fourth time is a privilege I feel like I’m in great shape and ready to go I’m looking forward to getting back there and defending my title,” Warner said World 800m champion Marco Arop returns to his second Olympics, alongside three other gold medallists from the 2023 event in Budapest. Hammer throwers Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers, and the first Canadian to win the decathlon title at the World Athletics Championships Pierce LePage. France -- Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse said Wednesday night he'll have to "reevaluate" his coaching situation after the Olympics following the removal of his American coach Reider's credentials were revoked after the Canadian Olympic Committee said Monday that new information had come to light in the wake of an investigation into allegations Reider had committed sexual misconduct it's kind of crazy," De Grasse told reporters Wednesday when asked about the situation I kind of just have to reevaluate after the Games and keep my head and try to support the guys." who won a gold medal in the 200 meters at the Tokyo Games is one of two Olympic champions Reider had been coaching who claimed gold in the 100 meters at that same Olympics Reider was investigated for alleged sexual misconduct by the U.S Center for SafeSport and placed on a one-year probation that ended in May He was accredited for the Summer Games through the Canadian Olympic Committee for his personal work with De Grasse "The decision to provide him with that access was based on the understanding that his probation with the U.S Center for SafeSport ended in May this year that he had no other suspensions or sanctions and otherwise met our eligibility requirements," the Canadian Olympic Committee said earlier this week we learned of new information about the appropriateness of Mr Reider remaining accredited by Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Games Reider's accreditation be revoked," the Canadian Olympic body added The Times of London reported Sunday about a lawsuit filed in Florida by athletes accusing Reider of misconduct told The Guardian that Reider has no current sanctions against him and the complaints in the lawsuit were malicious De Grasse failed to advance out of the 200-meter semifinal round Wednesday night It means he won't have the opportunity to defend his Olympic gold in Thursday's final "I tried to keep my head and stay mentally strong," De Grasse said who kind of leads you through these Games and been with all year." When the initial investigation ensued and Reider was ultimately placed on probation "It was just a confidence booster that I had with him," De Grasse said I won a lot of world championship medals with him So I kind of went back thinking he can get me back to where I need to be So kind of just sprung onto me the same time you guys knew So of course that's a tough one to swallow to just know about that right before you run De Grasse finished third in his semifinal Wednesday with a time of 20.41 seconds He said just after his opening-round 200-meter heat Monday that he realized he reaggravated a hamstring injury from last month "I thought it was just a little bit of soreness and then later that day I got an ultrasound "So I said I could go: 'Give me some meds for the pain.' So I just tried to come out here [Wednesday] and see what I could do it was going to be really tough to try to come away with a fast time." Although De Grasse ran a season-best 9.98 seconds in Sunday's 100-meter semifinal, it wasn't enough to advance into the electrifying final round that was won by American Noah Lyles Information from The Associated Press was included in this report but the reigning women's world champ in the event wasn't as lucky then walked across the finish line and off the track - though she did so unassisted Lucia's Julien Alfred (pictured above) took the win instead He clocked a 9.91 to be the clear winner in Székesfehérvár That was off Thompson's world lead of 9.77 which he clocked en route to the Jamaican title American Tamari Davis won the women's 100m in 11 seconds flat Reigning Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico won the women's 100m hurdles in 12.47, having just claimed victory at the FBK Games on Sunday (7 July) in the Netherlands. Steven Gardiner, another reigning Olympic champ, captured the men's 400m. The Bahamian clocked a 44.50 for an easy win. In the throws, world champion Ethan Katzberg of Canada won the men's hammer throw with a 81.87m (286 feet, 6 inches), while world record holder Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania won the men's discus with a 70.20m (230 feet, 3 inches). 2024 leaving a void her family cannot fill.  1960 daughter to Ronald “Jerry” and Alma (Schaefer) Hutchens she worked at Kwik Trip and enjoyed spending her time there joking around with both co-workers and customers She would be sure give you the trademarked: “see ya next time”.  She will be remembered for her contagious laugh her superb cooking/baking and being one of the most selfless people you’d ever meet She was a collector of pigs - knick knacks big or small Chris loved crafting and painting and had so looked forward to spending time choosing her next projects with her brother Samantha (Jason) Erie and Hannah Heiking; her grandchildren who she loved dearly - Brycen Erie Connor Herritz and Avery Erie; her brother Alan (Trish) Hutchens; nieces and nephews: Jeremy (Amber) Hutchens She leaves us to join her parents and her brother Duane Hutchens (although he was quite sure she was either adopted or left by the gypsies); as well as beloved grandparents and the memories she gifted us…love you more Visitation will be held from 9 A.M until the time of service.  FILE - Canada’s Andre De Grasse races to a gold medal in the Men’s 200m final during the Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo De Grasse manages to stay under the radar most of the time but has a knack for turning up big when the lights are shining the brightest races to win the gold medal ahead of Kenneth Bednarek in the final of the men’s 200-meters at the 2020 Summer Olympics gestures towards Canada’s Andre De Grasse after the finish of the men’s 200-meter semifinal during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro De Grasse didn’t beat Bolt at the Rio Games in 2016 But he made a name for himself when he had the audacity to push the Jamaican to the line in the 200-meter semifinal a move that forced Bolt to crank back up after he’d started slowing down then left the Jamaican great wagging his finger at De Grasse when they crossed Andre De Grasse manages to stay under the radar most of the time but has a knack for turning up big when the Olympics roll around is going to put a stop to Noah Lyles and what feels like the American’s singlehanded quest to make athletics great again it could very well be this 29-year-old Canadian He is the defending champion at 200 meters and considers himself still very much a factor in the 100 and 200 both of which Lyles came into the summer as the favorite “I feel like I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder even when I got into the sport,” said De Grasse who is competing at Canada’s Olympic trials starting Friday no one really thought that I could really do anything because we had Usain Bolt around.” The move forced Bolt to crank back up after he’d started slowing down De Grasse conceded it was strategy — trying to wear out the GOAT in hopes of beating him the next night And even though injuries took De Grasse off the radar for a while he was back five years later in Tokyo and became an Olympic champion “Definitely worth the wait,” he said that night conceding he didn’t think he’d get so caught up in the emotion of the moment his coach Rana Reider took De Grasse well out of the sprint conversation again Only over the past few months has he been starting to feel like his old self again His season bests are 10-flat in the 100 and 20.09 in the 200 signed up for the 100 to work on his starts with the thought that good early speed will translate to the 200 Speaking with The Associated Press earlier this week De Grasse sounded confident he will be appearing in both sprints where the Canadians took the silver medal in Tokyo deftly weaving in a plug for his sponsor Ivisalign “It’s kind of good to be back at the top now And now I just really want to defend my title.” He was born May 31,1929 in the Town of Lowville to Charles C He was educated through the 8th grade at Jefferson School then worked as a farmhand until given an opportunity to rent a dairy farm beginning the year of his marriage Donovan was united in marriage to Phyllis Nelson 1950 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Poynette Later he became a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rio.They were blessed with 2 children Donovan operated multiple farms along with his wife until age 92 He also had a passion for vehicles including John Deere machinery boating and playing card games with family and friends in their winter home in North Fort Myers Survivors include children Darwin (Annette) Selle and Karen Bortz sister Virginia Pache; brother in laws Wayne (Norma) Nelson and Alfred (Barbara) Nelson; many nieces and nephews Preceded in death include Donovan’s parents Joyce (Werner) Fansel and Donna (Dick) Stauber.  Thank you to the compassionate Columbia Health Care Center staff who lovingly cared for Dad these past couple years and especially to those who appreciated all of his humorous remarks Croix’s Hospice Team including Chaplain Fred Schumacher as well as to Grasse Funeral Service memorial contributions may be sent to Columbia Health Care Center in Charles Donovan Selle’s name ATTN: Business Office Columbia Health Care Center Foundation Fund P.O Funeral Services will be held at 3 P.M at Grasse Funeral Home in Rio Monday 2024 with Chaplain Fred Schumacher officiating Visitation will be held at 1 P.M until the time of service Interment will take place at the Lowville Cemetery SHEBOYGAN – Back in the late 1800s to early 1900s it was a common sight to see a horse-drawn wagon loaded with containers of milk to be distributed to customers in the city Customers could hear the creak of the wagon and the clip-clop of the horses' hooves as the milkman traveled down the street Barney Grasse started a produce business around 1896 under the name Barney Grasse Produce Company. Ten years later, he branched out into milk distribution and renamed his company Grasse Milk and Produce Company, according to a Sheboygan Press clipping provided by the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center an entrepreneur like Grasse would find ways to make extra income the Press reported he purchased a pair of horses in Bloomington one was called a driver and the other was called a saddle horse He was likely always looking for a way to make some extra cash back during the early days of his business Kohler golf course latest: Residents living near proposed Kohler golf course site sue city over permit extension He then sold one of the horses to a Henry Casper of Elkhart Lake That horse was described as a fine Belgium horse The other horse was sold to William Urban in the town of Rhine for $200 he took delivery of a drove of Dakota ponies There was no mention in the story of what was to be done with the animals but apparently it caused a stir in Sheboygan Grasse sold milk to customers on his route from a bulk container using a pint or quart ladle Delivering milk would seem to be a fairly routine and drama-free business but it pours," said Barney Grasse when his company's drivers had three separate accidents in one morning in March 1921 a wheel fell off one of the wagons at 16th and Indiana without injury thanks to a gentle horse driven by Roland Mertens a wagon had an axle break while being driven by Edward Ver Straate while Ver Straate transferred milk onto a replacement wagon the horse was stopped before getting away and no damage was done COVID stories: Sheboygan, tell us your COVID story as we near the 5-year anniversary Another bit of drama that Grasse was involved in was for paying top prices for milk from farmers Grasse claimed he was paying 60 cents above the average price paid for by three cheese factories Grasse also expanded to sell ice cream for a time. He eventually sold that portion of his business to the Benefeldt Ice Cream Company in July 1924 he would sell his milk distributing part of his business to the Sheboygan Dairy Products Company and the Sheboygan Falls Creamery Barney Grasse would retire from the business after selling his companies and would later die on June 9, 1934 a widely known figure who has worked in the rental industry in a variety of capacities Grasse died from an aggressive form of dementia Grasse was a regular participant in rental industry events most recently as regional sales manager for Broce Brooms and was regularly seen at the American Rental Association California Rental Association and other shows was a co-founder of RER magazine and contributed a column also played a major role in the expansion of Acme Rents one of the rental industry’s earliest and fastest-growing consolidating rental companies Jim Grasse worked for several different rental companies and manufacturers and played a leading role in the international growth of Caterpillar’s Cat Rental Stores in the position of Caterpillar global allied products program manager a decades-long veteran of the rental industry was Western regional sales and new store opening manager for Volvo Rents His brother Ron also served in various capacities in the rental industry including as CCE sales manager for Wagner Rents His sister-in-law Vivian Grasse was regional safety manager for United Rentals Jim’s mother Ellie Grasse was also a goodwill ambassador for the rental industry          Jim Grasse also worked as an executive with Acme Rents Grasse grew up and lived most of his life in Burbank             RER will share more information about Jim’s life and funeral or celebration of life as it becomes available SAINT-DENIS, France — Canadian sprinter and defending Olympic champion in the 200, Andre De Grasse, attempted to defend his title Wednesday while his coach Rana Reider is embroiled in controversy De Grasse finished third in the first heat of the men’s 200 semifinal and failed to qualify for the final at the 2024 Paris Olympics De Grasse said he ran with a painful and inflamed hamstring after an ultrasound earlier this week showed he aggravated an old injury When asked directly if the allegations of abuse levied against his coach also were a distraction “I try to keep my head and stay mentally strong It’s always tough not having your coach out there with you,” De Grasse told reporters The Canadian Olympic Committee revoked the accreditation of Reider for the Olympic team amid recent allegations of sexual and emotional abuse Reider also coaches Italian Olympian Marcell Jacobs and American Trayvon Bromell Three lawsuits have been filed in Broward County Florida against Reider and the track club he runs which are among a list of other defendants lists the plaintiff as Jane Doe and includes an allegation of rape The other two cases were filed in June by a 35-year-old retired long jumper from Great Britain and a 28-year-old American sprinter who allege Reider sexually harassed them by grabbing their buttocks or making suggestive comments about their appearances USA TODAY Sports does not identify individuals who allege sexual abuse without their permission Court documents list AXS Law Group as attorneys of record for Reider in one of the three Florida lawsuits and the attorneys did not immediately reply to a request for comment The attorney representing Reider on his accreditation revocation published a statement decrying a lack of due process and the absence of formal investigatory findings to support the Canadian Olympic Committee's action "It's a bad day for the Olympics when a governing body's fear of bad publicity is prioritized over the athletes," Stevens said De Grasse said he knew nothing about the allegations until he was informed this week It kind of just sprung on me the same time you guys knew,” De Grasse said to reporters To know about that right before you’re about to run De Grasse said while he’s had success on the track with Reider he’s going to “reevaluate” his personal coaching situation after the Olympics He's been my coach for the past three years I won a lot of world championship medals and Olympic medals,” De Grasse said I kind of just have to reevaluate after the games.” The Florida Relays in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday showcased the 2025 season debut of Canada’s Olympic gold-medal-winning quartet: Aaron Brown the team proved they are the best in the world when it comes to the men’s 4x100m by edging out Team USA for the victory The American lineup—featuring Christian Coleman Erriyon Knighton and Robert Gregory—led the race for most of the stretch until De Grasse unleashed his trademark speed on the anchor leg chasing down Gregory to take the win in 38.09 seconds Although it’s still early in the 2025 season this performance marks the second-fastest time in the world this year Team Canada 🇨🇦 wins the men’s 4x100m at the Florida Relays in 38.09s USA 🇺🇸 was 2nd in 38.16s with Christian Coleman, Kyree King, Erriyon Knighton & Robert Gregory. pic.twitter.com/2OWGIkeNnX — Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) April 5, 2025 A second Canadian 4x100m team, comprised of Malachi Murray, Duan Asemota securing third place with a time of 39.13 seconds The highlight of De Grasse overtaking Gregory on the anchor leg evoked vintage De Grasse reminding track and field fans of Canada’s current supremacy in the 4x100m relay Running anchor for Canada wasn’t De Grasse’s only event of the weekend he won the men’s 200m with a time of 20.32 seconds Reflecting on his performance in a post-race interview with Fitzroy Dunkley especially with all the changes since the Olympics.” The 30-year-old sprinter from Markham, Ont., says he’s moved from Jacksonville, Fla., to Gainesville, Fla., to train under the University of Florida’s sprints coach Mike Holloway. De Grasse was previously training under American coach Rana Reider who was removed from the 2024 Paris Olympics after the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) became aware of three lawsuits accusing the 54-year-old of sexual and emotional abuse I caught up with the Olympic gold medalist after his 200m and 4x100m races in Gainesville this weekend We talked new Puma jersey, 4x100m anchor leg, retirement, grand slam and more 🎤👇 pic.twitter.com/2GghkcNzUR — RoriDunk (@FitzDunk) April 6, 2025 Grant Holloway and American heptathlete Anna Hall De Grasse says his focus is to improve his times in the 100m and consistently run under 10 seconds “He’s been doing a great job so far,” De Grasse said of his new coach De Grasse also plans to compete (as a Challenger) in Grand Slam Track’s Miami and Philadelphia meets later this season in the Short Sprints category De Grasse is focused on maintaining his momentum at the Botswana Grand Prix in Gaborone The Tokyo Olympic 200m champion will face a fierce challenge from hometown favourite and defending Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo Get the digital edition of Running for your chosen platform: France -- The American coach of Olympic champions Andre De Grasse and Marcell Jacobs has been kicked out of the Paris Games Rana Reider was investigated for alleged sexual misconduct by the U.S the Italian who won the 100 meters in Tokyo three years ago and otherwise met our eligibility requirements," the Canadian Olympic Committee said Monday "On Sunday August 4th we learned of new information about the appropriateness of Mr De Grasse won't have his coach with him when he attempts to defend his gold in the 200 semifinals and possibly final on Wednesday and Thursday De Grasse finished second behind 100 champion Noah Lyles in his 200 heat on Monday to qualify for the semifinals "He's a very loose guy," said Glenroy Gilbert "We're making sure that we remove the distraction and focus on performance," Gilbert added Jacobs finished fifth in the 100 on Sunday and will also be attempting to defend gold with Italy's 4x100 relay team Athletics Canada also suspended Reider when the investigation began three years ago De Grasse eventually began working with Reider again Benjamin And De Grasse Advance To Event Semifinals At Paris Olympics August 05 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Sign In Register TORONTO — Andre De Grasse will be watching with pride when AFC Toronto takes the field for the first time Saturday at BMO Field part of the Northern Super League team's ownership group is flying in from Florida where he has been training to take in the match against Montreal Roses FC at BMO Field I've got to catch the home opener," De Grasse said De Grasse will play his part before kickoff given he has been tasked with delivering the match ball He will then watch the game from a suite with his partner "I'm just looking forward to being back home on the weekend and kind of getting a chance to soak it all in," said De Grasse who plans to fly back to Florida on Sunday and resume training Monday played youth soccer with the Scarborough Azzurri-Blues currently involved in gymnastics and tennis "She definitely likes kicking the ball around," he said "We have a lot of soccer balls here in the house And we have a little soccer net in our backyard." Michigan-based entrepreneur Mark Mitchell became majority owner of the new Northern Super League franchise earlier this week Ruken is now the club's CEO while Wilson is the club's sporting director and Sandhu COO including De Grasse and tennis star Milos Raonic I think it's great for the team," said Mitchell who also plans to take in Saturday's home opener This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 18 Brown & De Grasse Earn Olympic Gold Medals In Paris August 09 Brown & De Grasse earn gold in 4x100m relays One of the standout moments from the 2025 Canadian Indoor Track and Field Championships in Toronto over the weekend was in the men’s U18 60m event burst out of the blocks to set a new Canadian U18 indoor record with an impressive time of 6.71 seconds Wyatt Lee storms to the finish line in 6.71 seconds setting a new U18 60m 🇨🇦 record and claiming the Canadian Indoor Championship title 🎥: Kyle Llamas#ACIndoor2025 #TrackDay pic.twitter.com/QkROl7vDvg — Athletics Canada (@AthleticsCanada) March 23, 2025 Lee entered the championships with a personal best of 6.79 seconds in the 60m He equalled his personal best during the preliminary round and surpassed it in the final with his record-breaking performance finishing three-tenths of a second ahead of the rest of the field—a large margin for a short distance The previous U18 Canadian indoor record in the 60 metres of 6.73 seconds was set by Brandon Bobb at the 2012 New Balance Nationals in New York City—when Lee was just four which reads “Run for Rowan,” in tribute to his late friend and teammate Rowan Dean from Kemptville who died from cardiac arrest during a training run in September 2024 saying it serves as a reminder that his friend is “with him in the blocks.” Presenting the new owner of the Canadian U18 60m record – Wyatt Lee (6.71s) 🇨🇦💥 Présentant le nouveau détenteur du record canadien du 60m U18 – Wyatt Lee (6.71s) 🇨🇦💥 pic.twitter.com/CF7vfAzuvO — Athletics Canada (@AthleticsCanada) March 23, 2025 Lee’s rapid rise in sprinting has been extraordinary he debuted in the 100m for his high school with a time of 11.51 seconds he had lowered his personal best to 10.61 seconds He went on to medal in 100m and 200m at OFSAA Ontario’s high school track championships Like seven-time Canadian Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse Lee’s talents were recognized at a high school track meet He joined Toronto’s Flying Angels sprint program before the 2025 indoor season and has since continued his trajectory shaving his 60m time down from 6.90 seconds to 6.71 seconds Despite his early success and growing collection of medals Lee remains humble and acknowledges he still has much to learn makes him an exciting next-generation sprinter for Canadians to watch as the outdoor track and field season approaches The Tokyo 2020 gold medallist in the 200m plans to 'contend for another title' in Paris but he's aware that he will need to 'keep.. up' with a new fast generation of sprinters Canada’s most decorated male Olympian, Andre De Grasse, will kick off his outdoor season at the Botswana Grand Prix Continental Tour Gold meet on April 12. De Grasse is set to race in his strongest event—the men’s 200m—where he will face defending Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo Star sprinters to headline the Botswana Golden Grand Prix Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith, Leo Fabbri, Andre De Grasse, Wayde Van Niekerk, Letsile Tebogo, and Akani Simbine look set to headline the star-studded Botswana Golden Grand Prix on April 12th! pic.twitter.com/Cptl3Eg9qy — World Athletics Hub (@wldathleticshub) March 31, 2025 This marks De Grasse’s first 200m race since reaching the Olympic semi-finals last August in Paris. The last time he competed at the Botswana Grand Prix was in 2023, a season in which he clocked 19.76 seconds and won a Diamond League title in the 200m event The 31-year-old from Markham, Ont., will face tough competition from Tebogo as well as South Africa’s 400m world record holder, Wayde van Niekerk De Grasse will focus on achieving the 2025 World Championships entry standard of 20.16 seconds for the 200m While he has already qualified for the men’s 100m event at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September he has yet to meet the qualification mark for the 200m De Grasse has raced only once—a 60m indoor event in Kazakhstan in January where he recorded a time of 6.74 seconds in both the heats and the final The seven-time Olympic medallist capped off his 2024 season on a high note anchoring Canada to victory in the men’s 4x100m relay This marked the country’s first Olympic gold in the relay since the 1996 Atlanta Games Tebogo enters the Botswana Grand Prix in fine form having clocked an impressive 45.29 seconds in the 400m at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne last week this will be Tebogo’s first 200m race of the 2025 season You can watch or stream the event live from Canada on CBC Sports on the morning of Saturday Interview by Nicola Moulton selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter When you go to the centre of the film world People refer to Grasse as the “California of Europe” but actually it’s very industrious: for 500 years this small town has been the global centre for perfumery where many of the traditional techniques for cultivating natural raw ingredients were born where Cavallier Belletrud has a workspace © Claire GabyI was born here My family has been involved in perfume-making in Grasse since the beginning There was this incredible scent of tuberose coming from the town The meeting of the two was like a fully formed perfume He said he’d been experiencing that for 65 years Cavallier Belletrud in Grasse © Claire GabyThe gardens at La Bastide Saint-Antoine © Claire GabyOutside La Bastide Saint-Antoine © Claire GabyPeople here are very curious and welcoming The perfume of mine that has most of Grasse in one bottle is Rose des Vents It’s the fields of roses being carried along by the sea breeze I’ve smelt that scent ever since I was born It was the first perfume I created when I joined Louis Vuitton I used to walk past the building on my way to school It had been a perfumery but was totally derelict When I was discussing a move to Louis Vuitton [LVMH CEO] Monsieur Arnault sent me to see the building that would become the atelier standing there on the same footpath I used to walk along to school Cavallier Belletrud in his workspace in Les Fontaines Parfumées © Claire GabyGrasse people are very curious and welcoming The nature of perfumery means people had to travel all over to find natural essences you can go from Nice airport straight to New York I often go to Paris and absorb all the energy My favourite view of Grasse is from Cabris where I live (I moved back here from Paris with my family in 2014) It’s a hilltop village about 10 minutes away You are just in front of Cannes and you have the Esterel mountains on the right – and it’s home The atelier at Les Fontaines Parfumées © Claire GabyCavallier Belletrud having breakfast at La Bastide Saint-Antoine © Claire GabyOils scents and soaps in Cavallier Belletrud’s office © Claire GabyThe best time to visit Grasse is between May and September but it’s also the Cannes film festival and the Monaco Grand Prix September is also special because you have the jasmine A display of Louis Vuitton perfume © Claire GabyI’d recommend anyone coming over in the summer to visit the gardens at the International Perfume Museum The museum itself has a unique collection of precious bottles and alembics and brings to life ancient techniques used to create scented oils and waters: decantation The terraces at Les Fontaines Parfumées © Claire GabyLavender growing in Les Fontaines Parfumées © Claire GabyI also love the Fondation Maeght a hilltop gallery and sculpture park about 30 minutes’ drive from Grasse in Saint-Paul-de-Vence One of the other very special things in this area is the light – it’s why so many famous artists came here Picasso lived in the village of Mougins just next to Grasse for 12 years Cavallier Belletrud in the Musée International de la Parfumerie © Claire GabyAny summer stay should involve a bowl of the local vegetable soupe au pistou Also a plate of beignets de fleurs de courgettes Stop for a coffee at any of the cafés on La Place aux Aires