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Runners To Miss Tokyo Marathon Over Virus Fears

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

Organisers said Monday they are cancelling the amateur portion of the Tokyo marathon, affecting around 38,000 runners, on fears about the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan. “We reached the conclusion that unfortunately it is difficult to organise the event… after several cases (of the

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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: LSSC issues travel advisory

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) on Monday issued travel advisory to motorists and commuters ahead of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday within the Lagos metropolis. The travel advisory is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations, LSSC, Titi Oshodi, in Lagos. Kidnapped Taraba NBA Vice Chairman released by […]

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Buhari to flag off 2019 Anti-Corruption Marathon in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2019 0

 Mr Jacob Onu, National Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Marathon Race, says plans have been concluded for the flagging off of the 2019 edition of the race by President Muhammadu Buhari on Dec. 9 in Abuja. Onu told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that over 4,000 participants would feature in this year’s event. READ ALSO: […]

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Klaus Westphal, other professionals storm Nigeria for Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2018 0

Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon Organization [IHMO], Organizers of the maiden edition of Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon have confirmed participation of some world notable Marathoners ahead of the maiden edition of the much talked about destination marathon scheduled to hold on Sunday 4th of February, 2018 in the ancient city of Ile Ife. According to the Race Director, […]

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Rono, Masresha confirmed for Access Bank marathon

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2017 0

Kenya’s Georgina Rono and Ethiopia’s Azalech Masresha are the latest to join the list of world-class marathoners that will compete for medals and cash prizes at the February 10, 2018, Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Rono, winner of the Eindhoven Marathon and other elite marathons has a personal best of 2:24:33 hours. Third at the […]

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Our goal is to make Lagos Marathon among world’s top 10, says AFN president

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2017 0

A total of 100, 000 athletes from 27 countries including Nigeria will be participating in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos Marathon billed to hold from 7am to 2pm on February 11, 2017. 64 elite athletes from 26 countries and 102 from Nigeria, as well as 30 special athletes will also be participating in […]

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Radcliffe Reflects on 'Emotional' Run

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

A tearful Paula Radcliffe admitted emotion almost got better on her London Marathon farewell. The 41-year-old returned to the scene of her finest hour to bring the curtain down on a glorious career on Sunday. The world record holder shouted her thanks to the crowds lining the route and linked hands with a club runner […]