Andre De Grasse vs Usain Bolt
Andre De Grasse vs Usain Bolt: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Andre De Grasse and Usain Bolt?
De Grasse has often been compared to Usain Bolt, particularly during the 2016 Olympics where he finished behind Bolt in the 100 m final. Their races captured the attention of fans and showcased the competitive spirit of sprinting.
Andre De Grasse
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals7
- World Championship Medals4
- Pan American Games Gold Medals3
- NCAA Championships2
Top honours
- Olympic Games7 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze)
- World Championships4 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
- Pan American Games3 gold medals (2015)
- NCAA Champion100 m and 200 m titles
- Canadian Record Holder200 m with a time of 19.62 seconds
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Usain Bolt
Key numbers
- Olympic Gold Medals8
- World Championships Gold Medals11
- World Records3 (100 m, 200 m, 4 × 100 m relay)
- Major CompetitionsMultiple
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals8 (2008, 2012, 2016)
- World Championships Gold Medals11
- IAAF World Athlete of the Year2008, 2009, 2010
- BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year3 times
- Laureus World Sportsman of the Year4 times