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Canadian Olympic star Andre De Grasse publishing new book, Ignite, out this fall

The Ontario athlete and author's new title shares important lessons from his improbable journey to becoming an Olympic champion. The nonfiction book Ignite will be published on Oct. 17, 2023.

The nonfiction book Ignite will be published on Oct. 17, 2023

a closeup of Andre De Grasse wearing his Canada jersey raising his hands in celebration and smiling after finishing first in the Men's 200m Semi Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Andre De Grasse is a Canadian sprinter and a six-time Olympic medalist. (Credit: Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Andre De Grasse, the Canadian Olympic and World sprint champion and author of the picture bookRace with Me!is publishing his second book.

A photo of a man who is in a crouched position ready to run.
(HarperCollins Canada )

Taking cues fromDe Grasse's journey to becoming the most decorated male summer Olympian in Canadian history, Ignite: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within is a collection of the lessons De Grasse has learned about achieving success and finding happiness along the way.

"I'm excited to share these insights from the highs and lows of my journey toward being the best I can be, both on and off the track. I hope they will provide inspiration for people as they pursue their own goals in life," De Grasse said in a statement.

Andre De Grasse, Canadas top sprinter, was a very young man when he dashed his way into international stardom at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Five years later, the phenomenal athlete has evolved into a competitor who seems wise beyond his years. Hes a plugged-in and thoughtful parent now, who credits his three year old daughter with teaching him patience on the daily. Hes also a published author, having filled his unplanned pandemic down time with dedicated writing practise. His Run With Me is an inspirational childrens book about mindfulness and perseverance. De Grasse is healthier now too, having learned patience the hard way, enduring the long and bumpy process of rehabbing a nagging hamstring injury. The only area in which De Grasse remains unchanged, we are delighted to learn, is in his approach to big race days. De Grasse has always had an instinct for saving his best performances til it matters most.

Ignite will share practical advice and stories from De Grasse's athletic career and beyond to help people unlock their own hidden potential and overcome challenges in life. This includes an exploration of howhe learned to perform at his best under pressure and pushing the limit of what seems humanly possible.

De Grasse's first book, Race with Me! is an inspirational picture book for kids about mindfulness, perseverance, and how he motivates himself to face every challenge as an underdog. It was a finalist for the 2022 Silver Birch Express Award.

The Canadian sprinter is a six-time Olympic medallist, winning one silver and two bronze medals at the Rio 2016 games, and one gold, one silverand one bronze medal inTokyo in 2021.

Off the track, De Grasse is also the founder of the Andre De Grasse Family Foundation, which is committed to inspiring and empowering youth through access to sports, educationand healthcare.

Andre De Grasse and 'Race With Me!' combine to raise $25,000 for Kids Help Phone

3 years ago
Duration 2:52
Six-time Olympian Andre De Grasse returned to one of his former high schools, Father Michael McGivney Academy in Markham, Ont., to present a $25,000 cheque to Kids Help Phone alongside Jesse and Rob Briscoe. The father-son duo partnered with the Andre De Grasse foundation and 'RACE WITH ME!' to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity for young people during the pandemic.

Ignite: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within will be released on Oct. 17, 2023. It will be published by HarperCollins Canada.

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