Sam Effah (born December 29, 1988) is a Canadian sprinter. In July 2010, Effah became, what was then, the fourth fastest Canadian ever after running a 10.06 in the 100 metre. At the 2009 Canada Games Effah won the gold medal in the 200 m.

Early life

Effah was born in Calgary, Alberta on December 29, 1988, to parents who emigrated from Ghana.

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Collegiate career

Effah attended and competed for the University of Calgary. Effah has a Master's degree in Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Queen's University at Kingston.

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Statistics

Personal bests

Filmography

Television

References

External links

https://godinos.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/sam-effah/1502

Athletics Canada Profile

Living people

1988 births

Black Canadian track and field athletes

Canadian male sprinters

Athletes (track and field) at the 2010 Commonwealth Games

Canadian people of Ghanaian descent

Athletes from Calgary

University of Calgary alumni

Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada

Participants in Canadian reality television series

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