Plateau Athletes Shine at Ikogosi Marathon 2026
Athletes from Plateau State excelled in the Ikogosi Marathon 2026, particularly in the elite 17.5km race, with Gyang James finishing first in 57 minutes, followed by his brother Francis James in second place at 58 minutes, and Rochas Sunday in third at 59 minutes. The marathon, which started in Ilawe-Ekiti and concluded at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, attracted elite runners from across Nigeria and international participants from Kenya and Ethiopia, with representation from 28 states.
The event was attended by notable figures, including former Ekiti State Governor Chief Segun Oni and Senator Babafemi Ojudu. The marathon aims to gain international recognition while promoting tourism and youth development in Ekiti State.
The elite category winners received cash prizes, with N5 million for first place. The initiative also identified 10 promising local athletes for financial support.
Makinde Araoye, the Convener, emphasized the need for corporate support to enhance the competition's impact.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from This Day. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on This Day
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira, every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Ikogosi Marathon Attracts 13,722 Runners, Sets Records
Ikogosi Marathon 2026 Attracts 13,700 Participants
Nigerian Runners Shine at 2026 Abeokuta 10KM Race
Over 3,000 Runners to Compete in Abeokuta 10KM Race
Fallon Sherrock Claims £501,000 by Defeating Luke Littler
Carrick's Manchester United Faces Crisis After Chelsea Loss
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
