Akeem Haynes

Keynote Speaker | Calgary, Alberta

Olympic Bronze Medalist
Mindset Resilience | Determination & Life Purpose Expert

Akeem Haynes Expertise Resilience & Adversity, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment, Mindset & Attitude, Health Performance, Resilience & Change, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Nutrition & Fitness, Work Life Balance, Excellence & Success, Olympians & Olympics and Athletes & Sports.

Akeem Haynes

About Akeem Haynes

Akeem Haynes is an Olympic Bronze Medalist, Canadian Sprinter and Sports Motivational Speaker. Born in Jamaica, he moved together with his family to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories at age 7 before his family moved to Calgary when he was 10. Heynes found himself and his success in sports, qualifying as a member of Canada's 4x100m relay team. With Akeem Haynes as the lead runner, the team won Bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games along with Andre De Grasse, Brendon Rodney, Aaron Brown, and Mobolade Ajomale. From Hardships faced as a new immigrant to Canada to growing up without his father's presence, Akeem Haynes shares stories from his past and how he has transformed his mindset in his early years, and then after the Olympics to become the person he is today.

Akeem Haynes Videos

Bell Mental Health Conference - I Am Enough

Akeem Haynes | Be Your Own Hero

Akeem Haynes L Find the Good in the Struggle

Akeem Haynes | Classroom Champions | Shaw

Akeem Haynes | Guard Your Focus

Akeem Haynes Interviews & Podcasts

Unscripted with Akeem Haynes

AKEEM HAYNES BIOGRAPHY

Akeem Haynes, a distinguished Canadian athlete, showcased a remarkable performance at the Rio Olympics, achieving a notable 10.24 seconds in the 100-meter heats. As a vital part of Canada’s 4 x 100 m relay team, Haynes played a key role in securing a hard-fought bronze medal in a tightly contested final.

Beyond his athletic prowess, Haynes briefly extended his sports career to football, signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on January 2, 2018. Although his stint with the Tiger-Cats was short, concluding with his release on May 10, 2018, before the preseason games began, it highlighted his versatility and resilience as an athlete.

Recognized not only for his athletic achievements but also for his dedication to community service, Akeem Haynes was honored with the prestigious Athletes in Excellence Award by The Foundation for Global Sports Development in August 2017.

This accolade was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth mentorship and his commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Akeem Haynes continues to inspire both on and off the field, demonstrating the true spirit of a champion.

Born in Savlamar, Jamaica, Haynes faced numerous challenges from an early age. After relocating to Canada for better opportunities, he and his mother moved from Yellowknife to Calgary. The immigrant family where one of two black families in the community, and had to navigate extreme societal and environmental shifts to adapt to the Canadian North.

Facing hardships including homelessness at the age of 13, Haynes’s resilience came through when he found consistency and success in sports. Despite academic hurdles and an NCAA eligibility issue due to a ninth-grade error, Haynes persevered. He attended Barton Community College, where his athletic prowess earned him a place on his first Canadian Olympic Team, All-American honors, and a national championship. He later transferred to the University of Alabama on a full athletic scholarship.

Akeem Haynes’s journey from a struggling youth to a two-time Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games is a testament to his tenacity and unyielding spirit. A true story of a champion, Haynes has also authored self-help books “Love, Life & Legacy” and “Fear, Faith & Fruition,” which focus on overcoming adversity with resilience and determination. His story continues to inspire both on and off the field, embodying the true essence of what it takes to succeed and live out your life purpose.

Akeem Haynes Topic Presentations

Akeem Haynes Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

The Relentless Pursuit to Be the Best

Live Your Story: the Olympic Dream

Own Your Story: the Right Balance

Write Your Story: Adapt, Grow and Succeed

Ja-canada: from Jamaica to Yellowknife to Olympic Medalist

Akeem Haynes Books & Articles

Love, Life & Legacy
Love, Life &

Love, Life & Legacy

Fear, Faith & Fruition
Fear, Faith &

Fear, Faith & Fruition

Akeem Haynes Speaking Testimonials

"Akeem’s speaking captivates your attention and he always brings a message that feels like it was hand crafted just for your ears. He uses his life experiences, struggles and success to paint a picture of life and what it really takes to achieve what you want from it. When he speaks you can hear the passion behind his words and makes you want to get up and go and light the world on fire. At the same time, he brings a truth that everyone needs to hear."

Ian Warner

CEO and Founder
Kho Health

"To have the opportunity to hear Akeem speak is always a highlight to any day. His ability to connect motivation and hard work to attaining goals is truly inspirational. His connection with his audience is so organic and evolves as he starts to reach his clientele. If you have the opportunity to listen to, have this man speak to your work team, or sports team it is an investment of time that is well spent. His ability to help people understand what it means to overcome adversity, face challenges head-on and still achieve at the highest level is beyond inspirational."

Cody Ehrmann

Head Football Coach
Henry Wisewood High School

"Akeem is a young man who is wise beyond his years. His story is beyond inspiring, hearing what he’s been through makes you wonder why you complain about anything. A gifted athlete but above that he is a special human being. There aren’t many people who can capture the room as soon as they walk in, His presence is with each word that he says. You can tell that everything he says, he’s lived every minute of it. Akeem is truly a remarkable speaker and the world needs to hear his message. Akeem is worth every single penny and then some. Do yourself a favor and invest in having this young man speak with your company, workers, and leaders."

Keith Luce

Owner and Chef
Tavernetta Restaurant

"Akeem is so young and yet so talented. As a University graduate, Olympic Medal-winning athlete, and now a novelist. He has experienced highs through the dedication and determination needed to achieve success, while his life story is one that will truly inspire. Hearing Akeem speak is what I imagine Anthony Robbins to have been like when he first started motivating people. I have been so moved by Akeem’s presentations. I, therefore, give him the highest of recommendations. Look no further for an exceptional motivational speaker."

Tom Higgins

Former Edmonton Eskimos Head Coach (2003 Grey Cup Winner)
Canadian Football League

"Mr. Haynes, I would like to applaud you on the impressive speech that you gave in June of 2018 regarding “Mental Health”. I was encouraged to attend your speaking engagement last minute by a friend who was also in attendance. I am extremely glad that I was able to attend, as you exceeded our expectations! From the moment you made your entrance and began speaking, you captured our attention and connected with your audience so very well."

Simon Hodnett

Head Track and Field Coach
Long Island University Brooklyn

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