Andre De Grasse withdraws from men’s 200m at world championships

Canada’s six-time Olympic medallist Andre De GrasseThis has been withdrawn fromThe men’s 200 metres atThe world athletics championshipsIn Eugene, Ore.

De GrasseWho reigns supreme? OlympicThe champion 200m, was positive for COVID-19 for the second time in less than three weeks.

HeHad been suffering fromA variety of symptoms can occur, including shortness or no breath. ItHis inability to attend nationals forced him to abandon them Langley, B.C., atThe end of June. 

On SaturdayThe 27-year-old from Markham, OntIn his semifinal heat, he finished fifth in 10.21 seconds. He did not qualify for the 100m final.

WATCH l De GrasseReflects on the semifinal performance

InHis post-race interview De GrasseHinted atSkip the 200m. 

“I don’t know. We’ll see. After that performance it doesn’t look like it, but we’ll see what happens. [I’ll] talk to my coach and go from there,” De Grasse said.

However, De GrasseThere are still plans for the 4x100m relay competition atThe end of all worlds. 

“I definitely don’t want to let my team down. I’ll be there for them,”He said. 

De Grasse’s remarkable medal streak came to an end when he failed to qualify for the 100m final — dating back to his worldHe made his championship debut in 2015, winning bronze in the 100. De GrasseHe has participated in seven events atThe worlds of OlympicsIn every one, he reached the podium.

The men’s 200mHeats are set to begin MondayThe semifinals will be held on Thursday night. Tuesday evening.

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