India, Jan. 16 -- A video montage displays one of the many famous moments to have been played out in the history of the Olympic Games. Andre De Grasse is off the blocks quickly, but is soon overtaken by the great Usain Bolt. But in a late surge, the young Canadian tries to catch up with the reigning World and Olympic champion. The race - the semi-final of the men's 200m event at the 2016 Rio Olympics - ends with the duo sharing a smile as they cross the finish line.

"I had to laugh in that moment," De Grasse said on the video. "I knew I could beat him one day."

De Grasse, the daring 21-year-old who challenged Bolt was considered - even by the Jamaican - to be the eight-time Olympic gold-medallist's heir apparent. Injuries prevented him ...