Sprinter Andre De Grasse earns headlines at Harry Jerome Classic, but keep an eye on Coquitlam's Nathan George

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      As expected, three-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse cruised to victory in the 100-metre dash at the Harry Jerome Classic in Coquitlam.

      He posted a time of 10:17. The second-place finisher, Coquitlam's James Linde, crossed the line in 10:42 on his home turf at Percy Perry Stadium.

      Linde, a Trinity Western University grad, won the 200 metres in 20:76. It's a remarkable accomplishment, considering that he wears an insulin pump to deal with his Type 1 diabetes.

      A member of the Coquitlam Cheetahs Track and Field Club, Linde is nearing the end of his athletics career and plans on becoming a police officer. (Any thief who ever tries to outrun him is going to be in for a surprise.)

      Andre De Grasse won the 2017 Harry Jerome Athletics Award.

      The meet is named after Harry Jerome, a legendary B.C. sprinter who set seven world records and won a bronze medal at the 1964 Summer Games in Tokyo.

      For those wondering who might be B.C.'s next Harry Jerome, pay attention to Nathan George, who attends Trinity Western.

      The former Centennial secondary student from Coquitlam cruised to victory in the 400 metres, posting a time of 46.33, leaving seven others far behind him.

      Like Linde, George is a member of the Coquitlam Cheetahs.

      American Jasmine Todd won the 100-metre women's race in a time of 11:52. Australian Zion Carreles Nelson took gold in the 200-metre women's race, crossing the finish line in 23:87.

      Another rising B.C. track star, Victoria's Lauren D'Agnolo, captured the 400-metre women's race in a time of 54:99. She runs with the University of Guelph Gryphons.

      For the rest of the results, visit the Harry Jerome Classic website.

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