Kenya’s Kibii wins Port Harcourt Marathon, pockets $5,000
Kenyan runner Timothy Kibii has won the fourth edition of the Port Harcourt International Marathon, defeating 3,000 athletes to claim the $5,000 prize. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenyas-kibii-wins-port-harcourt-marathon-pockets-5000/
Kenyan runner Timothy Kibii claimed victory in the fourth edition of the Port Harcourt International Marathon, also known as 'The Green Race', held on Saturday in Rivers State's capital city. The event, which drew over 3,000 participants from Nigeria and abroad, saw Kibii defeat his competitors to secure the top spot. The metropolitan area's local government chairman, Allwell Ihunda, praised the marathon's potential to highlight hidden talents in Nigeria and contribute to tourism growth.
Azunwena, the event's convener, aimed to position Port Harcourt as a global sports destination, focusing on green energy as part of the city's international appeal. Kibii expressed appreciation for the organization, acknowledging the challenging hot conditions in Port Harcourt, unlike the higher-altitude training grounds in Kenya.
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