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
