Sam Effah
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Calgary, Alberta
2 Time Canadian 100m Champion
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SAM EFFAH BIOGRAPHY
Sam Effah has speed. He has represented Canada at three World Championships, three World University Games, and two Commonwealth Games and most recently placed second on the Amazing Race Canada with Olympian teammate Sarah Wells. As a two-time Canadian Champion in the 100m, Sam Effah has an innate enthusiasm for the sport, the Olympic movement, and helping people find their true passions.
Battling injury during the last couple of years has Sam Effah hungry as ever – to re-establish himself as Canada’s best. On the corporate side, he has a passion for sports advertising, loves to speak and has established himself as a leader in the sponsorship and community development sector. Sam has worked in brand marketing, managing 18 Olympic athletes across the country.
Effah coordinates anything from speaking engagements to athlete appearances and supports onsite event execution. As 2020 Olympic hopeful while working in corporate – and excelling, Sam provides a unique perspective unseen in today’s industries.
Sprint Statistics:
• NACAC (North American Central American and Caribbean) U-23 Champion & Record Holder
• 100m: 10.06sec
• 200m: 20.65sec
• 60m: 6.57sec
Athletic Highlights:
• Two-time Canadian 100m National Champion & competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia
• Named “The Fastest Man In Canadian University History” & “Fastest Man In Alberta History”
• Represented Canada at 3-World Championships, 3-World University Games and 2 Commonwealth Games
• Placed 5th at the World Championships in Athletics (4x100m – Berlin, Germany)
• 3 – Time Athletics Alberta Athlete of the year
• 4 – Time and consecutive Canadian University Athlete of the Year
• 2 – Time and consecutive Dr. Fred Tees Memorial Trophy award winner – given to Canada’s top University athlete
Community Involvement and Awards:
• A featured speaker at WEDay Alberta 2017 – presented to 20,000 students at the Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome.
• A proud Right To Play Ambassador and speaker since 2011.
• Selected as an honoree at the “2017 Canada 150 Gala” by the Diversity Advancement Network Toronto.
• Presented at the TedX Youth Toronto 2017 Conference.
• Named as a Future of Ghana Top 30 Under 30 International Pioneer for 2016. This publication features international
talents who are outstanding leaders in their field and are of Ghanaian descent.
• Won the 2015 Athletes in Excellence Award by the Foundation of Global Sports development. Sam was awarded
$10,000 USD for his work with non-profits, volunteering, and speaking engagements worldwide.
• Obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Calgary.
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Sam Effah Topic Presentations
Find Your Purpose
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Sam uses story telling to create a parallel between sport and finding one’s purpose. What motivates you?Money? Fame? Family? Career status? Sam will take you through his first World Championship race ever -against Olympic Champion Usain Bolt, and how he learned a tough, but humbling lesson.Being an athlete is more than stepping on the podium and getting medals–it’s about standing for something larger. Find out how Sam discovered his purpose, became a leader in community development sector and is hungry to represent Canada at the 2020 Olympics.
Discover Your Authentic Voice
Manifest A Growth Mindset
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Sam Effah Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sam Effah Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.
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