The 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is one Africans, Nigerians – and most especially, Lagosians – will not forget in a long time. From ‘running Lagos’ to dancing, music, cheerleading, and celebration, everyone would agree that this year, the marathon was more than just a race.
Did you miss it? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. See all the iconic moments of the event:
Governor Sanwoolu was the first winner!
Well, not really. Governor Babajide Sanwoolu ceremoniously crossed the Lagos City Marathon finish line.
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. #MoreThanARace #RunLagos
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Governor of Lagos State, @jidesanwoolu ceremoniously crossing the finish line. #MoreThanARace
The amazing Cheerleaders at the marathon
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“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” #MoreThanARace
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If you see our cheerleaders, give them a wave! #RunLagos #MoreThanARace
Even the sun approved of the race
The Moment Kenyan’s David Barmassai Tumo won the 42km race
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. #MoreThanARace #RunLagos
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He’s won! David Barmasai Tumo wins the Lagos City Marathon! #MoreThanARace
Kenyan’s Sharon Jemutai Cherop was also the first woman to finish the 42km race
Who says Nigerians can’t run? 
Kefas Williams, from Warri, was the first Nigerian to reach the finish line.
Here’s to getting entertained through dance-acrobatics
Everyone had a chance!
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. #MoreThanARace #RunLagos
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Our Athletes with special abilities take off first! Let’s go! #MoreThanARace #RunLagos
