Ondo’s Joy Abiye wins Lagos Women’s Run 2021
Joy Abiye of Ondo State returned a time of 33:41:4 to win the just concluded 10km Lagos Women Run 2021 in Lagos, receiving a cash prize of N1 million. The event, in its 6th edition, saw no fewer than 50,000 women from all over the world registering for the event, which flagged off at exactly […]
Ondo’s Joy Abiye wins Lagos Women’s Run 2021
Joy Abiye of Ondo State returned a time of 33:41:4 to win the just concluded 10km Lagos Women Run 2021 in Lagos, receiving a cash prize of N1 million.
The event, in its 6th edition, saw no fewer than 50,000 women from all over the world registering for the event, which flagged off at exactly 7.00am at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, and culminated at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos Island.
The front runners began arrived the finish line at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, to be 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 awarded 500,000, while Hawa received 300,000 for coming third, as other participants were awarded consolation prizes by the sponsors and certificates of participation. Other women who could not come to Lagos participated in the event virtually.
The winner of the race, Abiye expressed her happiness, praising 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,” she said.