Kenya’s Abraham Kiptom has emerged the winner of the 2107 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, in a time of 2 hours 15mins 20 secs.
He takes home the cash prize of $50,000.
Kiptom who won the 42.1km race for the second time after he won the maiden edition in a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, 29 seconds.
Ronny Kiptotech Kiboss of Kenya ran a time 2 hours 15mins, 25seconds to take the second position . Kiprrotic Kiroi also of Kenya placed 3rd in a time of 2 hours 15mins and 28 seconds.
In the female category, Tanui Rodah ran a time of 2 hours 37 mins and 50 seconds to emerge the overall winner of the 2017 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.
Fridah Lodep came second with a time of 2 hours 38 secs and 21 mins; while Alice Timbili’s time 2 hours 39 mins 02 seconds got her the third place.
Meanwhile, Eliya Pam is first Nigerian runner to cross the finish line. While Fadeke Olode is the first Nigerian female to finish the marathon race.
We have our winner! Congratulations Abraham Kiptum on winning the Lagos City Marathon AGAIN!!!! #RunYourRace #7UpRunDiff #RunLagos pic.twitter.com/OxGETt6kVy
— 7Up Nigeria (@7Up_Nigeria) February 11, 2017
The first Nigerian to cross the finish line! Congrats Iliya Pam. #RunYourRace #7UpRunDiff #RunLagos pic.twitter.com/0LR6vhv2ij
— 7Up Nigeria (@7Up_Nigeria) February 11, 2017
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