Ohenewa Akuffo, Canadian Olympic Wrestler
Ohenewa Akuffo is a Canadian freestyle wrestler born on February 15, 1979. She competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and won a bronze medal at the 2008 World Championships. In 2012, the Cambridge Now business directory carried a profile of her under the title "Chasing The Olympic Dream", which Wikipedia cites for her education.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | February 15, 1979 |
| Sport | Olympic-style freestyle wrestling |
| Home city | Brampton, Ontario |
| Olympics | Beijing 2008 |
| World Championships | Bronze, 2008 |
| Hall of Fame | Brampton Hall of Fame, 2009 |
| Heritage | Ghanaian descent; lived in Accra from age three to eight |
Education
Akuffo attended Ascension Secondary School in Mississauga and later moved to Brampton, where she wrestled for St. Augustine Secondary School. She graduated from York University in 2011 with an honours degree in business with a marketing focus and a Certificate of Management and Sports Administration.
Wrestling career
Akuffo wrestled in the Olympic style for about 20 years and represented Canada at several World Championships. In 2013 she presented at the International Olympic Academy Young Participants' Session. Wikipedia lists these among her results:
| Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Games | Gold medal |
| World Championships | Silver and bronze medals |
| Pan American Games | Two silver medals |
| National titles | Ten-time senior national champion |
| Olympics | Canadian Olympian, 2008 |
After competition
She works as a public speaker and life coach.
Why this page is in the Cambridge directory
The 2012 listing in the Cambridge Now business directory described her as a woman wrestler ranked first in Canada in the 75 kg class, listed in the City of Cambridge section. That entry is the source Wikipedia cites for her university education.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ohenewa Akuffo born? On February 15, 1979.
Did she compete at the Olympics? Yes, at the 2008 Games in Beijing.
Where did she study? At York University, graduating in 2011.
What does she do now? She is a public speaker and life coach.
Sources
Wikipedia article on Ohenewa Akuffo; links to Olympics.com and Olympedia as listed on that article.