Fanfare as Lagos Marathon ends

It's was all fun and excitement at the Eko Atlantic City as Kenya's Bernard Sang won the 24 edition of the Lagos City Marathon.

Sang finished 9th and 3rd at the Lagos City Marathons in Years 2020 and 2023 respectively.

He braced the tape at 2hrs 15mins.

His compatriots, Cheprot and Edwin Kiptoo finished in second and third positions respectively.

The winner of the race will be going home with a cash reward of $50,000 US dollars amongst other exciting prices.

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frankobenmindspace said…

Congratulations Bernard Sanga

10 February 2024 at 15:22

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