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Ethiopian Nationals Win $60,000 First Prize In Lagos City Marathon, As Sanwo-Olu Races With Athletes

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Edo Deputy Governor Take Part In Marathon At exactly 8:03am on Saturday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu crossed the finish line of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, ceremonially becoming the first athlete to breast the final ribbon. Ethiopia’s runner, Ulfata Deresa, finished the 42-kilometre-long race 11 minutes after the Governor’s arrival and became the winner of the marathon’s 7th edition in the male category. He set a new finish time record of 2:11:58 and clinched $30,000 cash prize. Sanwo-Olu took off from the State House in Marina, jogging through highways to Eko Atlantic Cit…

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