Sam Effah (born December 29, 1988) is a Canadian sprinter. 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 completed at the University of Calgary. Effah has a master's degree in management, innovation and entrepreneurship from Queen's University at Kingston.

Statistics

Personal bests EventTime (seconds)VenueDate50 metres5.67Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaFebruary 3, 201160 metres6.57Windsor, Ontario, CanadaMarch 11, 2010100 metres10.06Miramar, Florida, United StatesJuly 9, 2010200 metres20.65Charlottetown, P.E.I., CanadaAugust 27, 2009300 metres33.30Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaFebruary 6, 2010

Filmography

Television Year Title Role Notes 2019 The Amazing Race Canada Himself 2nd Place Alongside Sarah Wells

References

External links

() Sam Effah - 2010-11 - Track & Field - University of Calgary Athletics