Andre De Grasse is on a break between classes at the University of Southern California, and for once he has nowhere to be. It's been all about the books as he finishes his sociology degree — fulfilling a promise he made to his mom Beverley. The sprinter from Markham, Ont., took two months off since he captured a silver and two bronze medals in Rio. De Grasse was was one of Canada's most captivating storylines of the Rio Olympics, his relationship with Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt painting some unforgettable pictures. Plus, the Rio Olympics loomed large, expectations were huge.

Source: CBC News October 20, 2016 19:18 UTC