Lagos City Marathon: Kenya born French, Kiprotich wins third edition in 2hrs 15mins

Kenya-born Kiprotich won the 42.1km Lagos City Marathon after returning in 2hrs, 15mins and 04secs.

Kenya-born French long-distance runner, Abraham Kiprotich, has won the third Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.

 

According to a report by Guardian Nigeria, Kiprotich won the race after returning in 2hrs, 15mins and 04secs.

 

Nigerian marathon athlete, Ilya Pam nabbed the bragging right as the first Nigerian to cross the finish line with the time of 2hrs 27mins.

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In 2017, Abraham Kiptum emerged winner of the Lagos City Marathon bankrolled by Access Bank.

Kiptum emerged the winner of the 42.1km race for the second time in a row in a time of 2:15:23s while Ilya Pam Nwanta wins N1m at the marathon.

Kenya-born Kiprotich won the 42.1km Lagos City Marathon after returning in 2hrs, 15mins and 04secs. Read Full Story