In a race few picked Canada to win, Andre De Grasse anchored the men's 4x100m relay team to gold for the first time in nearly 30 years. They qualified for the final with the slowest time, running in a less-than-ideal lane. But these four men never gave up on each other, and their chemistry helped them become Olympic relay champions.
"I never stopped believing," said gold medallist Aaron Brown. "These guys can do incredible things when we get together and put our minds to it." It was the latest chapter in the story of one of Canada's greatest Olympians.
De Grasse is now tied with swimmer Penny Oleksiak as the most decorated Canadian Olympian of all time with seven medals, and his story is still being written. It was also a reminder of the magic of the Olympics. If you have a lane, you have a chance, and anyone can write a great story that Canadians will remember forever.
WATCH | De Grasse and the relay team's stunning comeback: Andre De Grasse and the relay team’s stunning gold medal comeback 22 hours ago Duration 6:42 Andre De Grasse led Canada's 4x100m relay team to a stunning Olympic victory in Paris. The National breaks down the gold medal comeback with analysis from legendary Canadian runner Donovan Bailey, who anchored the 1996 gold medal relay in Atlanta. And Canada's athletes have written many great stories in these Summer Games, which officially end with the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Canada has earned 27 medals, including nine gold. It's more than any other non-bo.