Sam Effah
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| Nationality | Canadian | ||||||||||||||
| Born | December 29, 1988 Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||
| Sport | Running | ||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 50 metres, 60 metres, 100 metres, 200 metres, 300 metres | ||||||||||||||
| College team | Calgary | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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.[2] At the 2009 Canada Games Effah won the gold medal in the 200 m.
Early life[edit]
Effah was born in Calgary, Alberta on December 29, 1988, to parents who emigrated from Ghana.
Collegiate career[edit]
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.[3]
Statistics[edit]
Personal bests[edit]
| Event | Time (seconds) | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 metres | 5.67 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | February 3, 2011 |
| 60 metres | 6.57 | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | March 11, 2010 |
| 100 metres | 10.06 | Miramar, Florida, United States | July 9, 2010 |
| 200 metres | 20.65 | Charlottetown, P.E.I., Canada | August 27, 2009 |
| 300 metres | 33.30 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | February 6, 2010 |
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Amazing Race Canada | Himself | 2nd Place Alongside Sarah Wells |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Sam Effah". results.gc2018.com. 2018 Commonwealth Games. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- ^ "Canadian sprinter Sam Effah: 'Run like you're going to win'". Toronto Star. 3 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- ^ https://www.queensu.ca/alumnireview/articles/2022-07-21/sam-effah-athlete-role-model-champion
External links[edit]
Categories:
- 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
- Sportspeople 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