What is however surprising in the 10Km Women run is that the first, second and third are within 21-22 years.
The first placed Akusho is 21; second place Stephen is 21 while Ezekiel is 22.
Akusho, an indigene of Jos, told NAN that she was delighted to have won the race, adding that her early start to long distance race aided her dominance in the long distance race.
She said, “I think what helped me most is that I started running early enough. I started racing at the age of nine years and I used to train a lot for my races. I am also used to starting my preparation for any race early. Whenever I entered for any race, that will be the time for me to discipline myself. I fast and pray for success. Winning both races — Access Bank Lagos Marathon and Lagos Women run is what I have dreamt of right from the time I got to know about the races.
well done ma'am
ReplyDeleteYou people with stupid mentality, a 21 year old 'Ma'am'? A 21 year old male is never referred to as 'Sir'. You too well done, mama, grandma, aunty, ancestress, relic, fossil, primordial being!
DeleteWow. Congratulations to them. The Nigeria Olympic committee NOC should start working on them seeing that they are young
ReplyDeleteCongrats to her
ReplyDeleteCongratulations catch them early.. Very soon you will hear she's running for one country like that bcoz talents like this are often ignored.
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