Canadian triple Olympic sprint medallist Andre de Grasse has pulled out of next month’s commonwealth games to concentrate on his fitness for the outdoor season.

The multi-sport games are scheduled for the gold coast of Australia from April 4-15, which is typically earlier than most sprinters start their seasons.

De Grasse was a silver medallist in the 200 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics and won bronze in the 100 meters and the 4×100 meters relay.

He missed the 2017 world championships after suffering a hamstring injury in training.

The injury has healed and de Grasse is 100 percent healthy, but says he is not where he wants to be from a fitness standpoint.

He plans to run a 100 meters race at the drake relays in late April.