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| Born | (1988-12-29) December 29, 1988 (age 35) Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||||||||||||||
| 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. 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.
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.
Statistics
Personal bests
| 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
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Amazing Race Canada | Himself | 2nd Place Alongside Sarah Wells |
References
- ^ "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.
- "Sharing his story with others".
External links
- Sam Effah at World Athletics
- Sam Effah at Athletics Canada (archive)
- Sam Effah - 2010-11 - Track & Field - University of Calgary Athletics
- Sam Effah at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (archived)
- Sam Effah at IMDb
- Living people
- 1988 births
- Black Canadian sportsmen
- 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
- Track and field 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
- 21st-century Canadian sportsmen