- East Africans scan medals at the Enugu Global Marathon.
- Governor Mbah completed 10 kilometers, inspiring local runners.
- Enugu Marathon 2025 raises the bar for the Nigerian movement.
Enugu State held the highly anticipated Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, boldly entering the global sports tourism industry.
This historic event attracted elite athletes from all over Africa, marking the state’s commitment to fostering sports tourism and economic development.
Active participant Peter Mbah completed the 10km race in 45 minutes, demonstrating his dedication to the sport and Enugu as a key sports center.
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East African Runners in 2025
East African athletes are center stage in the 2025 Enugu City International Marathon title 42km.
Kenya runner Ken Kopos won the highest award, won the highest award at 2:22:32 and brought home $15,000.
Following closely behind are Kenyans Steve Baswey and Bernard Sang, who finished second and third, earning $10,000 and $5,000 respectively.
Female Elite Results: Kenyan Runners Shine Again
The dominance of East Africa continued in the women’s elite sector, with Kenya’s Shaoline Chepriroi taking first place with a score of 2:44:37.
Ethiopian tenant Tilahu Birul finished second at 2:45:10, while Kenya’s Rita Busiengy finished third at 2:47:17, earning $10,000 and $5,0
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Nigerian athletes impressed at Enugu City International Marathon 2025
Nigerian runners also showed off an impressive performance at the 2025 Enugu City International Marathon.
Blessing Shambo became Nigeria’s fastest female runner, ranking fourth in the Women’s Classic with a score of 2:48:04. She made 1 million.
On the men’s side, Davou Gyang led the local contingent, ending with a score of 2:29:03, earning 1 million.
Governor Mba’s vision for the 2025 and beyond of the Enugu International Marathon
Governor Mbah made a speech after the event, highlighting Enugu’s ambitions to make the Enugu City International Marathon 2025 the global fixture of the year.
He shared his goal of turning marathons into major events on the world track and field calendar, attracting athletes from all over the world.
Behind the Scenes: Enugu City International Marathon Key Person to Success in 2025
Key figures played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the Enugu City International Marathon in 2025.
Among them is Barr. Both youth and sports specialist Lloyd Ekweremadu and Nilayo Sports Management Limited Managing Director Yetunde Olopade both played a role in organizing the event.
