Andre De Grasse set for earlier start to Olympic year with indoor event in Kazakhstan
Andre De Grasse is set for an earlier start than usual this season. The six-time Olympic medallist sprinter is competing in the 60 metres at the Astana Indoor Meeting in Kazakhstan on Saturday. It will be just his third time taking part in the indoor season since turning pro in 2015.
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![Vintage Andre De Grasse reappeared at last weekend's Diamond League Final, boosting the aging Canadian star's hopes of winning another Olympic medal next year in Paris. A male athlete smiles as he's seen up close wearing a red Team Canada shirt, a black hat with the Canadian flag and sunglasses.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6971904.1695155134!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/de-grasse-18082023.jpg)
Andre De Grasse is set for an earlier start than usual this season. The six-time Olympic medallist sprinter is competing in the 60 metres at the Astana Indoor Meeting in Kazakhstan on Saturday. It will be just his third time taking part in the indoor season since turning pro in 2015.