Ondo’s Joy Abiye wins Lagos Women’s Run

Joy Abiye

Ondo’s Joy Abiye wins Lagos Women Run 2021


By Babatunde Ogunrinde

Joy Abiye of Ondo State returned a time of 33:41:4 to win the 10km Lagos Women Run 2021 in Lagos.

She received a prize of N1 million.

The event, in its 6th edition, saw no fewer than 50,000 women from all over the world registering to participate.

It was flagged-off at exactly 7.00am at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere and ended at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos Island.

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Medical checkups were conducted for the athletes before they started, including aerobic warm-ups.

The front runners arrived the finish line at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan and were met by passionate fans and a medical team that whisked them off the track.

The finish point at the Arena also had a dance section, where the athletes were conveyed and treated to light refreshments before the final presentations.

Mary Osagie of Edo State came second with a time of 34:06:03, while Haruna Hawa of Lagos State came third with a time of 34:33:06.

Osagie was rewarded with ₦500,000, while Hawa received ₦300,000 for coming third, as other participants were given consolation prizes and certificates of participation.

Other women who could not come to Lagos participated in the event virtually.

The elated winner of the race, Abiye praised the organisers for a successful race yet again.

“I’m so grateful I came first in this edition, I worked hard for this and I’m glad it turned out well, so I give thanks to God Almighty.

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“I commend the organisers and the sponsors, indeed, it has been a worthwhile experience I hope to come back stronger next year,” she said.

Second place Osagie spoke of her pride for participating in the event. “For me I am grateful to God Almighty for the victory indeed to come second is a great achievement, I look forward to the next edition.”

Haruna Hawa said that she was very proud of her performance. “Indeed it was a fun marathon and I am proud to come out third at the end.”

Tayo Popoola, the General Coordinator, told reporters that she was proud of how the Lagos Women’s Run had turned out to be a big event, amidst many marathon events globally.

*We are where we are today because of the dedication and commitment of the brains behind the run, the committee members who gave it all with no half measures.

“Our sponsors have been so magnanimous as they continue to support us with treasured backing that has kept us going.

“The Lagos state government has been rock solid behind us over the years and have been our mainstay,”Popoola said.

The Veteran women’s category race was won by Janet Dung of Plateau who carted home a cash prize of ₦300,000.

Comfort Ekanem of Akwa-Ibom won ₦200,000 in second place and Ladi Henryjah of Plateau placed third to win ₦100,000.

The closing ceremony was graced by the Lagos First Lady, Dr.(Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor,, Mrs Olufemi Hamzat.

She poured encomiums on the organisers and sponsors and congratulated the participants for making the marathon a success.

“Indeed it is a notable event for the well being of women. I congratulate the women who participated and showcased healthy living and sustainable exercise.

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