Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Babajide
Sanwo-Olu has lauded the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, describing it as more
than just a race but a celebration of endurance, determination, and the vibrant
spirit of Lagos.
The Governor, who was on the ground for a fun run and
witness the event firsthand, commended the resilience and competence displayed
by the athletes, organizers, and supporters who contributed to the success of
the marathon.
In his remarks, he stated:
“The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is more than a
race—it’s a celebration of endurance, determination, and the vibrant spirit of
Lagos. Thousands of athletes from across the world took to our streets, proving
once again that Lagos is the home of excellence in sports and global events.”
“Congratulations to all the runners, organizers, and
supporters who made this event a success. Lagos continues to set the pace in
hosting world-class sporting events. We are building a city where sports,
tourism, and opportunity thrive.
The marathon, which has earned a World Athletics Gold
Label status, attracted top athletes from across the globe and saw intense
competition across various categories.
Kenya’s Edwin Koch Kibet finished first in the men’s
category to win $50,000 while Ethiopia’s Guta Meseret Hirpa.
Nigeria’s first finisher was Nyango Gyang Boyi who
made made history, finishing th in the top 10 and most importantly entering a
money-winning placement.
Boyi finished in 8th place, clocking a time 2:25:41.58
and will now go home with a prize award of $4,000 , in addition to winning the
N2million top prize in the Nigerian category.
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