| Sam Effah | |
| Sport: | Running |
| Event: | 50 metres, 60 metres, 100 metres, 200 metres, 300 metres |
| Collegeteam: | Calgary |
| Birth Date: | 29 December 1988 |
| Birth Place: | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Height: | 176 cm[1] |
| Weight: | 83 kg |
Sam Effah (born December 29, 1988) is a Canadian sprinter. In July 2010, Effah became, what was then, the fourth fastest Canadian ever after running a 10.06 in the 100 metre.[2] At the 2009 Canada Games Effah won the gold medal in the 200 m.
Effah was born in Calgary, Alberta on December 29, 1988, to parents who emigrated from Ghana.
Effah attended and competed for the University of Calgary. Effah has a Master's degree in Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Queen's University at Kingston.[3]
| Event | Time (seconds) | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 metres | 5.67 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | February 3, 2011 | |
| 60 metres | 6.57 | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | March 11, 2010 | |
| 100 metres | 10.06 | Miramar, Florida, United States | July 9, 2010 | |
| 200 metres | 20.65 | Charlottetown, P.E.I., Canada | August 27, 2009 | |
| 300 metres | 33.30 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | February 6, 2010 |