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Musa Bala, from Plateau State, won the marathon with a new record time of 55 minutes 11 seconds for the 15-kilometre race.
The 7th edition of the Bonny Island Marathon has concluded with remarkable success, boasting record-breaking performances and its most inclusive participation yet, with 17% female and 16% teen involvement.
Musa Bala from Plateau State, Nigeria, emerged winner in the Elite Male category, setting a new course record of 55 minutes 11 seconds for the 15-kilometre race.
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This impressive time shattered the previous record of 55:19 held by Alliyu Abdullahi Muhammed.
For setting a new record, Musa Bala smiled to the bank, earning a whopping ₦500,000 cash prize.
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In the Elite Female category, Charity Agofure from Delta State, crossed the finish line in 1 hour 6 minutes 15 seconds, securing first place and a ₦500,000 prize.
Teen Athletes Shine
The teen categories also saw impressive performances, with Tamunosa Jackwilson Pepple from Rivers State and Miracle Afangideh from Akwa Ibom State winning the Teen Male and Teen Female titles, respectively.
The return of the teen category for a third consecutive year underscores the Bonny Island Marathon's commitment to nurturing young athletic talent.
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Indigenous runners achieve podium finishes
Adding to the local pride, Nengiye Wilcox (Male) and Gloria Hart (Female) won the Indigenous Winner titles.
Notably, Gloria Hart also achieved a podium finish in the Elite Female Category. Nengi Wilcox retained his title as the fastest runner in Bonny, having also won in 2023.
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Boma Halliday, the Race Director, expressed pride in the event's success.
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“This year’s marathon showcased the best of our community and runners’ resilience. We are proud of the records broken and the growing legacy of the Bonny Island Marathon.
"Next year, we are looking forward to a label status and more participation that would be facilitated by the completion and opening of the Bonny-Bodo road, opening the Island to the world via road," he said.
He added that the completion of the Bonny-Bodo road is expected to boost participation in future editions by improving accessibility to Bonny Island.
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