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.
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.
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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
Akeem Haynes Speaking Testimonials
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