Kenyans steals show at Maiden Kaduna Marathon
Kenyan Runners shared the podium at the Kaduna marathon which took place amidst pomp and pageantries on Saturday
John Mburu won the 21 kilometres.(half marathon ) with a time of 1:04:02, second position went to Phillip Taurus also of Kenya with a time 1:05:20.while Josphat Chobe settled for bronze .He clocked a time of 1:05:20.
The trend continued in the women’s version which was also won by the East Africans.,Caren Maiyo ran a time of 1:12:43 to win the women’s race, Cheptoeck Caren Mwetich was second with a time of 1:15:26 while third place went to Lilian Chemweno with a time of 1:15 :32.
The winner got 10,000 dollars, silver 7,000 dollars while bronze medalist received 5,000 dollar.
Both male and female athletes got same prize money.
Gyang Emmanuel was the first Nigerian to cross the line in the men’s half marathon , He finished ahead of Jigak Auta and Kiyango Giang.
All the top three are from plateau State.
The women’s version went to Vera Yohanna ,Hudu Gyang finished second ahead of Nancy Matthew who came third .
The top three in Nigerians men’s and women’s shared the sum 13 million naira.
Meanwhile majority of the foreign athletes have commended race organisers Nilayo Sports management and the Kaduna State government .
The athletes revealed they were treated to great hospitality and promised to return to the country next year for the second edition.
They were excited for taking part in the Kaduna marathon .
The men’s champion said he will be back to defend his crown and will bring some of his training mates come 2021.
