Canada’s Sarah Mitton wins shot put, Andre De Grasse takes bronze in 100m at Beijing meet ahead of World Athletics Championships.
Canadian Strength on Display
Canada’s Sarah Mitton captured victory in the women’s shot put while sprinter Andre De Grasse claimed bronze in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet in Beijing on Sunday. The performances highlighted Canadian momentum heading into the World Athletics Championships later this month.
Mitton Bounces Back
Mitton, 29, delivered a winning throw of 19.81 metres to defeat Sweden’s Fanny Roos and China’s Zhang Linru. The result comes just weeks after her Diamond League Final triumph in Zurich was overturned following a successful protest that ruled her 20.67-metre throw invalid. The Brooklyn, N.S., native called the experience “fuel” for her push toward the world stage.
Track Return for De Grasse
In the men’s 100 metres, De Grasse returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him since June. The 30-year-old from Markham, Ont., clocked 10.16 seconds — just shy of his season best — to finish third behind Omani Ali Al Balushi and American Brandon Hicklin. It marked his first race at Beijing’s National Stadium since his breakout bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships.
Building Confidence Before Worlds
The meet served as a crucial tune-up for both athletes. For Mitton, it was proof she remains among the top contenders after recent controversy. For De Grasse, it showed he is healthy and competitive ahead of his fifth appearance at the World Championships. Both athletes said the competition offered confidence heading into the season’s biggest event.
Why These Results Matter
Canada will send its largest-ever group of medal hopefuls to the championships in Tokyo from Sept. 13–21. Mitton, a world silver medallist in 2023, is targeting the podium again, while De Grasse aims to add to his Olympic and world medal collection. Their strong outings in Beijing reinforced Canada’s depth across both field and track events.
Next Steps for Team Canada
Following the Beijing meet, De Grasse will join Athletics Canada’s training camp in Gifu, Japan, before travelling to worlds. Mitton will continue preparations for her fourth appearance at the event. They will be joined by hammer throwers Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers, 800m runner Marco Arop, and decathlete Pierce LePage — all defending champions — in what could be Canada’s most successful world championships to date.
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