Kenya’s Bernard Sang Wins 9th Lagos City Marathon
It was an all Kenyan affair in the men’s category as the nation dominated in the 2024 Lagos City Marathon, as Bernard Sang on Saturday won in a time of 2:16:49, with compatriots Silas Cheprot and Godffrey Birger finishing in second and third, respectively.
Sang led compatriots, Silas Cheprot, with the time of 2:16:54; and Godffrey Birger, with the time of 2:17:43. Sang said he had to work harder to win the race having practiced for six months.
Sang leads the charge to victory at the 2024 ABLCM, joined by fellow Kenyans Cheprot in 2nd and Edwin Kiptoo in 3rd, breaking records and barriers along the way! #RunLagosWithAccess #FindYourFeat #ABLCM2024 pic.twitter.com/BzojqpOBqV
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“I practiced hard to win this race because I needed to be faster, though I was unable to beat my personal best because Lagos is hotter,” Sang said
Sang, who also pocketed the grand prize of 50,000 dollars, expressed his desire to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The second and third winners in the men’s category also went home with 40,000 dollars and 30,000 dollars respectively.
In the women’s category, Chala Kebene from Ethiopia, came first in a time of 2:41:01.
She pushed her limits, defied doubts, and conquered the 42km marathon! Give it up for 25-year-old Kebene Chala of Ethiopia who crossed the finish line first!#RunLagosWithAccess#FindYourFeat #ABLCM2024 pic.twitter.com/kept3kiKyI
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Kenya’s Ruth Aga returned with the time of 2:41:41 to place second, while Ethiopia’s Sharon Cherop, finished third in the time of 2:42:00.
The 42km race, which began at the National Stadium in Surulere at 6.00 am, ended at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island.
The Gold Label marathon, an annual event which was recently upgraded by the World Athletics, aims to be the best marathon in Africa to upgrade to Platinum by its 10th anniversary.
