Canadian star sprinter Andre De Grasse to race at Harry Jerome track meet
Andre De Grasse was caught off-guard when he was swarmed by excited children at last year’s Harry Jerome International Track Classic. They thrust paper and pens in his direction, and pleaded for selfies.
The Canadian star sprinter announced Thursday he will compete at the Harry Jerome on June 28 — and this year he’ll be ready for the onslaught.
De Grasse, who trains in Phoenix, had been unaware of his popularity, he said, until a couple of appearances in Canada last summer, including the Harry Jerome meet.
“I have to admit I was a little bit surprised, overwhelmed,” he said on a conference call. “Now I kind of know. I’m kind of adjusted to it, it’s still fun for me and it’s good to see the kids and their faces light up and how excited they are to see me. I enjoy the moment.”