Ohenewa Akuffo facts for kids
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| Born | February 15, 1979 York, Ontario, Canada |
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Ohenewa Akuffo (born February 15, 1979) is a talented Canadian freestyle wrestler. She has proudly represented Canada in many big competitions, including the Olympic Games.
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Education and Learning
High School Years
Ohenewa Akuffo started her high school journey at Ascension Secondary School. This school is located in Mississauga, Ontario. Later, she moved to Brampton, where she continued her wrestling training. She wrestled for St. Augustine Secondary School in Brampton.
University Studies
Ohenewa Akuffo went on to study at York University. She graduated in 2011 with a degree in Business. Her studies focused on Marketing, and she also earned a certificate in Management and Sports Administration.
Wrestling Achievements
Ohenewa Akuffo is from Brampton, Ontario. She competed in Olympic-style wrestling for 20 years. During her time as a top athlete, Ohenewa represented Canada in many World Championships. She traveled all over the world for different competitions.
She won many awards and was a presenter at a special Olympic event in 2013. Her most important achievements include:
- Commonwealth Games Gold medallist
- World Silver & Bronze medallist
- Inducted into the Brampton Hall of Fame in 2009
- Canadian Olympian
- Two-time silver medallist at the Pan American Games
- Ten-time Senior National Champion
She earned a bronze medal at the 2008 FILA Wrestling World Championships.
What She Does Now
Today, Ohenewa Akuffo works as a public speaker. She also helps people as a life coach.
Her Background
Ohenewa Akuffo has family roots in Ghana. She lived in Accra, Ghana (West Africa) when she was younger. She lived there from the age of three until she was eight years old.
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See also
In Spanish: Ohenewa Akuffo para niños
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