'I've never experienced anything like this,' De Grasse says, coming home from Rio

For the second day in a row, Canadian Olympiansreturned home from the Rio Olympics to excited crowds of fans and loved ones. Among them were medal winnersAndre De Grasse and Derek Drouin.

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"It's incredible: I've never experienced anything like this in my life," said De Grassewho arrived home with a silver and two bronze medals.

"I have a whole nation to support me. It's just incredible to have Canada supporting me all the way through it. They've motivated me and helped me through this whole journey."

The 21-year-old sprinter fromMarkham, Ont., wonbronze in the 100 metre, a silver in the 200 metre and a bronze in the4100-metre relay.

De Grasse's motherBeverleywas among the cheering fans who gathered to greet himat the arrivals area at Toronto's Pearson International airport.

She said her son's outstanding performance in his Olympic debut is "great for him and great for Canada."

DeGrasse's performance has some describing him as the heir apparent toJamaica's Usain Bolt, who won gold in all three events to secure his crown as the greatest sprinter ever.

The two sprinters eggedeach other on during their races and after crossing the finish line.

"It was a great experience: I gotto race against him on the biggest world stage," said De Grasse of competingagainst the world's fastest man.

Drouin reflects on high jump gold

Also arriving home this morning was Derek Drouin, who won gold in the high jump. Drouin said he's also happy to be back and is looking forward to taking some vacation time.

"I'm going to be bringing [the medal] around with me a lot to show people, everyone is very excited to see it but after that, it will be displayed with my bronze from [the London games]."

Like De Grasse, Drouin thanked Canadians for their support.

"It's been overwhelming and really exciting for everybody. It's very much appreciated."

Drouin, who lives inCorunna, Ont.,said he plans to spend time with family and rest.

Warner drew strength from family, fans

Also arriving back Wednesday was Damian Warner, who won bronze in decathlon.

Warner, a native of London, Ont., said support from friends and family were crucial in helping him win a medal.

"There was one moment in javelin where I needed my last throw, it was very important, and I looked up in the stands and I saw my family, and just thought about all the people watching, and I got goose bumps," he said.

"From that point, I let my body take over. It helps a lot to have the support of those people."

Yesterday two planeloadsof Team Canada members arrived home, including swimmer andfour-medal winner Penny Oleksiak, Rosie MacLennan, who won gold in trampoline, and Erica Wiebe who took home gold in wrestling.