Sam Effah

Sam Effah

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Canadian Sprint Champion | Brand Marketing & Leadership Expert

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Athletes Trust USANA: Sam Effah | USANA Video

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Success: if it was easy everyone would do it | Sam Effah | TEDxYouth@Toronto

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Athletes Making a Difference - Sam Effah & Sam Effah & Amonn Nelson

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Sam Effah - Athlete in Excellence

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Sprinter Sam Effah On Running While Black
University of Calgary
Dinos Hall of Fame: Class of 2024: Sam Effah

SAM EFFAH BIOGRAPHY

Sam Effah is a Canadian sprinter whose career is defined by exceptional speed, competitive success, and a commitment to inspiring others. He has represented Canada at three World Championships, three World University Games, and two Commonwealth Games, and achieved national recognition as a two-time Canadian Champion in the 100m. Sam Effah also reached a wide audience through his appearance on The Amazing Race Canada, where he placed second alongside Olympian teammate Sarah Wells. Known for his enthusiasm for athletics, the Olympic movement, and helping people discover their passions, Sam Effah continues to influence both the sports and corporate sectors.

Sam Effah’s athletic career includes being named “The Fastest Man in Canadian University History” and “The Fastest Man in Alberta History.” He is a NACAC U-23 Champion and record holder, with personal bests of 10.06 seconds in the 100m, 20.65 seconds in the 200m, and 6.57 seconds in the 60m. His achievements include two Canadian 100m national titles, a fifth-place finish in the 4x100m relay at the World Championships in Berlin, and multiple accolades such as three Athletics Alberta Athlete of the Year awards and four consecutive Canadian University Athlete of the Year titles. He is also a two-time recipient of the Dr. Fred Tees Memorial Trophy, awarded to Canada’s top university athlete.

Beyond the track, Sam Effah has built a career in brand marketing and sports advertising, managing sponsorships and working with 18 Olympic athletes nationwide. He coordinates speaking engagements, athlete appearances, and event activations, offering a perspective shaped by his experience as both a corporate professional and elite athlete. His community involvement is extensive, including serving as a Right To Play Ambassador since 2011 and speaking at major events such as WE Day Alberta, TEDx Youth Toronto, and the Canada 150 Gala. Recognized internationally, he was named a Future of Ghana Top 30 Under 30 International Pioneer and has received awards such as the Athletes in Excellence Award from the Foundation of Global Sports Development. Sam Effah holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary.

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Sam Effah 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.

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