Kenya-born long-distance runner Koech Kibet is the winner of the 42-kilometer 2023 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.
Koech, who switched his international eligibility to Bahrain in September 2013, crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 8 seconds.
The 42-kilometer marathon event commenced from the National Stadium, Surulere, and finished at Eko Atlantic.
Koech Kibet will be leaving with the grand prize of $50,000, while the runners-up and second runners-up will bag $40,000 and $30,000, respectively.
It was a grueling race but Koech Kibet stood tall, pushed through, and persevered, finishing strong at 2:14:08.
#PushTheLimit#MakeItCount#RunForMore#ABLCM2023 pic.twitter.com/zVPa6v9zGj
— Access Bank Plc (@myaccessbank) February 4, 2023
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