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. At the 2009 Canada Games Effah won the gold medal in the 200 m. Early life Effah was born in Calgary, Alberta on December 29, 1988, to parents who emigrated from Ghana. Collegiate career Effah attended and competed for the University of Calgary. Statistics Personal bests Filmography Television References External links https://godinos.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/sam-effah/1502 Athletics Canada Profile Living people 1988 births Black Canadian track and field athletes Canadian male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Canadian people of Ghanaian descent Athletes from Calgary University of Calgary alumni Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Amazing Race Canada contestants Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada