Career Highlights:
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2022) – 4x400m relay
World Champion Finalist (2022) – 400m
Olympian (2016)- 400m relay
3 National Teams
About Micha:
Track & Field DNA runs through Micha’s veins. Her mother Rosey Edeh is a three-time Olympian and the Canadian record holder in the 400m hurdles. Her father Mike
Powell is a two-time Olympic silver medallist for the United States and the world record holder in the long jump. Micha didn’t begin running track competitively until her senior year of high school. She now holds the University of Maryland records for the 400m both indoors and outdoors and was named a Second Team NCAA All-American for her 2016 indoor season. Named to the 2016 Olympic team as part of the 4x400m relay team. She recently took home a Gold Medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the 400m event. Known for her
explosive starts and top-end speed, Micha’s fierce competitive spirit and
unrelenting drive to improve have earned her admiration not only from fans but
also from her fellow athletes. She is a living testament to hard work, resilience, and the power of believing in oneself.
Athletic Philosophy:
Micha believes that success is not just about physical ability but also about mental strength and perseverance.
"It’s not enough to have talent; you have to believe in
yourself when no one else does. You have to keep pushing, even when things get
tough."
Off the Track: Micha stepped into the role of assistant sprint coach at University of Toronto Track & Field Club inspiring and being inspired by young athletes every week. Beyond coaching, she also shares her knowledge and love for fitness as an instructor at Beaches Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Studio, reminding her members of the transformative power of movement.
Micha has also published her first book, Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian's Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome (2024).
The book chronicles pivotal moments in her career, offering insights into how
she overcame mental barriers. It’s an inspiring guide for athletes or anyone
facing self-doubt.
Available at Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Sprinting-Through-Setbacks-Overcoming-Self-Doubt/dp/1778205798
Micha’s Favorites: In her competitive journey, Micha places great importance on using high-quality, tested products to fuel her body and maintain peak performance. She trusts ALLMAX for its rigorous product testing and high-quality ingredients, particularly their Acuts, CytoGreens and Isolate Proteins, which she says, “taste amazing!”
