Kenyan wins Lagos city marathon

A Kenyan identified as Elkanah Kibet has won the 42 kilometres Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.

Kibet won the race in 2 hours, 14 minutes.

It is also worthy to know that Adamu Shehu Muazu from Jos, Plateau State in Nigeria was the first to reach the finish line.

Meanwhile, organizers of the Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management has noted that this year’s race will serve as Olympic qualifiers to the top runners at the event

Chief Bukola Olopade, CEO of Nilayo Sports Management said the Lagos City Marathon achieved a Gold Label Status and thus qualify to serve as Olympic qualifiers.

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The top runners at Lagos Marathon today automatically qualified for the Olympic games to hold in Paris, France in 2024.

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