TOKYO: Canada's Andre De Grasse ended a long run of finishing with minor medals by winning the Olympic men's 200m gold medal with a scorching time of 19.62 seconds on Wednesday (Aug 4) to become the eighth-fastest man over the distance.

De Grasse, who claimed the 100m bronze and 200m silver at the 2016 Olympics and 2019 World Championships, finally fulfilled his potential under the clear night sky at the Olympic Stadium.