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

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. At the

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Effah won the gold medal in the 200 m.

Early life

Effah was born in

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on December 29, 1988, to parents who emigrated from

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Collegiate career

Effah attended and competed for the

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. Effah has a Master's degree in Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from

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Statistics

Personal bests

Filmography

Television

References

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Sam Effah - 2010-11 - Track & Field - University of Calgary Athletics
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