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Canadian sprinter
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29 December 1988(Calgary, Canada)
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Biography
Introduction
Sam Effah (born December 29, 1988) is a Canadian sprinter. Effah's parents both emigrated from Ghana before moving to Calgary, Alberta, where Sam Effah was born. 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.
Personal bests
| 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 |