Canada’s Andre De Grasse and Marco Arop to Compete at World Athletics Relays in Bahamas

Canadian track stars Andre De Grasse and Marco Arop are gearing up to represent their country at the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas this weekend. The stakes are high as teams compete for coveted spots in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

De Grasse, a six-time Olympic medallist, is expected to anchor the Canadian men’s 4×100 team, aiming for a third consecutive Olympic medal after winning gold at the 2022 world championships and silver at the 2021 Olympics. With De Grasse back in the lineup, Canada is poised for success.

Meanwhile, Arop, the 800-metre world champion, is looking to lead the Canadian men’s 4×400 team to Olympic qualification. Canada has not qualified for the Olympics in this event since 1992, but Arop’s strong performance at the Florida Relays in March has put them in contention.

The World Athletics Relays will feature top international stars, including triple sprint world title holder Noah Lyles of the United States and women’s 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson. Olympic men’s 100m champion Marcell Jacobs will also be competing for Italy.

Fans can catch all the action live on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app, and CBC Gem this Saturday and Sunday from 7-10:30 p.m. ET. With Olympic spots on the line and top athletes vying for victory, the World Athletics Relays promise to be an exciting and competitive event.