Micha Powell

Micha Powell is a world-class Canadian Olympic sprinter specializing in the 400m, currently running for New Balance. She is also a 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist. Born in Montreal to three-time Olympian Rosey Edeh and Long Jump World Record Holder Mike Powell, athletics is a part of her DNA.

Micha’s memoir-slash-workbook titled Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome, is out now—along with an accompanying workbook, Sprinting Through My Setbacks!

Being the daughter of two Olympians sounds like a dream if you’re an athlete. But it comes with plenty of pressures and hurdles! And for Micha Powell, that’s just part of life.

Sprinting Through Setbacks looks back at pivotal races in Micha’s career so far and the lessons learned from each. Each chapter has a workbook section, so readers can take the journey alongside Micha.

From finding balance, owning your personal style, battling imposter syndrome, stepping into your spotlight, and finding the courage to embrace an Olympic mindset, there’s a lot to learn, whether you’re a runner, a student, an office worker. If you’re chasing a big dream, this book is for you.

“I’m thrilled to share my story about how I accomplished my goals while overcoming setbacks and self-doubt as an Olympic athlete,” says Micha. “I want people to take away from this book that it’s not a linear path to success and embrace the imperfect journey to triumph and use that resilience to accomplish their big goals in life.” 

• Amazon: Sprinting Through Setbacks | ebook version | Sprinting Through My Setbacks Workbook | CANADA
• Barnes + Noble: Sprinting Through Setbacks | Sprinting Through My Setbacks Workbook

Readers and running fans should be sure to follow both @MichaJadaPowell and @StrongGirlPublishing on Instagram and TikTok.

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REVIEWS + PRAISE

“Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome is a must-read for young athletes. In this book, a young and wise for her age, Micha Powell provides practical tools to help athletes navigate the challenges they face and take control of their situations. I highly recommend this book to all athletes, particularly those entering university and coaches at every level.” -Carl Georgevski, Head Coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Track and Field team

• 1:1 with Canadian Track Star Micha Powell on Fast & Female
• Micha Powell: An Olympian’s Transformative Race Experiences and Book: Sprinting through Setbacks Podcast on Women’s Running Stories
• Sprinting Through Setbacks on National Alliance for Youth Sports
• The secret to achieving your biggest goal (according to Olympic track star, Micha Powell) in Girl’s Life Magazine
• Excerpt from Sprinting Through Setbacks in iRun Magazine Summer 2024 issue
• Listen to Micha on the Trillium Running Podcast here.
• Read more about Micha here in Canadian Running magazine.
• Get Micha’s sprint tips in Canadian Running magazine.
• Learn more about Micha’s journey in Girl’s Life Magazine

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