Success: if it was easy everyone would do it | Sam Effah | TEDxYouth@Toronto

As an Olympic athlete, Sam Effah knows how to set a goal and reach it at any cost. However, due to a serious injury derailing him from his goal, Sam learned how to embrace the unexpected. In this talk, Sam shares his story of how his definition of success changed on the racetrack and in the community. As a native Albertan, Sam has speed. He has represented Canada at three World Championships, three World University Games and the Commonwealth Games. As a two-time Canadian Champion in the 100m, Sam has an innate enthusiasm for sport and the Olympic movement. Struggling with injury during the last couple years has Sam hungry as ever â€" to re-establish himself as Canada’s best once again. Currently he is actively training for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx