About 4,000 International Athletes To Grace Lagos City Marathon
About 4000 International athletes are expected to participate in the 10th edition of the Lagos City Marathon, organisers announced.
The Special Assistant to the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Kola Daniels, said this in a statement in Lagos. He disclosed that the 10th edition, tagged Love in the Air, would hold on February 15th.
“The countdown has begun for the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, set to take place on Saturday, February 15th in Lagos,” he said. “As the marathon celebrates a decade of excellence, the Gold Label Race holds bigger promises, drawing a global audience.”
“With 4,000 foreign runners and nearly 100 international elite athletes expected to participate, the streets of Lagos will come alive with the spirit of competition and unity, on February 15th, one day after Valentine’s Day.”
“While February might be winter in other parts of the world, Lagos is looking to bringing the heat with its vibrant energy and world-class hospitality,” he added.
“Whether one is running, cheering, or soaking in the sporting and festive atmosphere, the 10th edition of this race promises to be an unforgettable experience.”
Kenyan runner, Bernard Sang, emerged the winner of the 2024 Lagos City Marathon, after clocking a time of 02:16:49. The 32-year-old outran 80 others in the 9th edition of the race to win the 42km marathon, clinching the $50,000 dollar prize money.
The East Africans dominated the race as two other Kenyans, Simon Cheprot and Edwin Kiptoo, came second and third, with cash prizes of $40,000 and $30,000, respectively. The Kenyans won the marathon in 2016, 2017, 2020 and 2021.
Also, 25-year-old Ethiopian, Kebene Chala, crossed the finish line to emerge winner of the women’s category, while Shehu Muazu, the first Nigerian to cross the finish line, went home with N1 million cash prize.
NAN/Chidi Nwoke.
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