Toronto ¨C Canada¡¯s Andre De Grasse and Jamaica¡¯s Sherone Simpson won their respective 100 meters finals at the Pan American Games on Wednesday while St. Lucia enjoyed a landmark moment at the multisport competition.
De Grasse, Canada¡¯s newest sprinting sensation, took the men¡¯s final in 10.05 seconds in front of his home crowd while three-time Olympic medalist Simpson crossed the line in a season-best 10.95.
¡°This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete at home in front of relatives and friends,¡± De Grasse, who will also compete in the 200 meters and 4x100m relay, told reporters.
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