33 min
#9 - Bismark Boateng | Pick Yourself Up The Inner Olympian
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- Self-Improvement
In this episode, I chat with Canadian 100m sprinter and 4x100m relay member Bismark Boateng. Bismark is a double Canadian National Championship medalist in the 100m (2018, 2019), 2019 NACAC Gold Medalist in the 4x100m, Francophone Games Bronze Medalist in the 100m, and RBC Olympian. We talk about what lead him to leave soccer for track and field, where he gets his confidence from, picking yourself back up after experiencing tough times, the importance of working hard for what you want, and one of my favorite books, 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho.
About Bismark Boateng
Bismark has been a staple on the Canadian Sprint scene since 2015. As a kid, he was a touted soccer star in Ghana and always held a strong passion for sports. Upon coming to Canada he enrolled in university and played two seasons for the Ryerson Rams before transferring to York University where he found his true calling - Athletics.
In his first international competition - The World University Games, Bismark turned heads with his 10th place finish in the 100m. This huge feat for a first global competition combined with the electric atmosphere made Bismark hungry for more
Impressed by his stats and professionalism on the track, Bismark was recruited and signed as an RBC Olympian - Canada's longest-serving corporate sponsor of the Canadian Olympic Team. He represents the brand as both an athlete and speaker inspiring youth of all ages
To connect with Bismark, you can follow him on Instagram @bboateng15 or check out his podcast "I am_and this is my story".
About Segun: Segun is a 2x Canadian Olympian, 3x International medalist, Keynote Speaker, AthletesCAN Ambassador, Christie Lake Kids Ambassador, and Content Creator. Connect with Segun on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @SegunMakinde.
In this episode, I chat with Canadian 100m sprinter and 4x100m relay member Bismark Boateng. Bismark is a double Canadian National Championship medalist in the 100m (2018, 2019), 2019 NACAC Gold Medalist in the 4x100m, Francophone Games Bronze Medalist in the 100m, and RBC Olympian. We talk about what lead him to leave soccer for track and field, where he gets his confidence from, picking yourself back up after experiencing tough times, the importance of working hard for what you want, and one of my favorite books, 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho.
About Bismark Boateng
Bismark has been a staple on the Canadian Sprint scene since 2015. As a kid, he was a touted soccer star in Ghana and always held a strong passion for sports. Upon coming to Canada he enrolled in university and played two seasons for the Ryerson Rams before transferring to York University where he found his true calling - Athletics.
In his first international competition - The World University Games, Bismark turned heads with his 10th place finish in the 100m. This huge feat for a first global competition combined with the electric atmosphere made Bismark hungry for more
Impressed by his stats and professionalism on the track, Bismark was recruited and signed as an RBC Olympian - Canada's longest-serving corporate sponsor of the Canadian Olympic Team. He represents the brand as both an athlete and speaker inspiring youth of all ages
To connect with Bismark, you can follow him on Instagram @bboateng15 or check out his podcast "I am_and this is my story".
About Segun: Segun is a 2x Canadian Olympian, 3x International medalist, Keynote Speaker, AthletesCAN Ambassador, Christie Lake Kids Ambassador, and Content Creator. Connect with Segun on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @SegunMakinde.
33 min