The optimism expressed by Chief Executive Officer of NilayoSport Management Limited Chief Bukola Olopade the Osi Asoju Oba of Egba Land during the media Parley that " he hope that Nigerian athletes would emerged winners going by the facts that past editions were won by foreign athletes, came to fruition as 18 year old Francis James from Plateau State emerged winner of the 10 kilometre Abeokuta marathon race.
The Nigeria born sprinter breasted the tape at 30 minutes 11 seconds, Gyang Raymond also from Plateau State came second with 30 minutes 14 seconds while Coupang David Boyi and Ismer sadjo came joint third with 30 minutes 54 seconds.
In the female category, Blessing Shambaz came first with her time best of 35 minutes 58 seconds, Daylop Patience came second with 36 minutes 51 seconds.
While in the feminine Wheel chair race, Chula Muritala Enweren came first,Adefala Nofisat came second. In masculine category, Sola Opalaye emerged winner , Sefiu Ojeleye came second and Akannì Jelili took third position
Speaking at the event, the Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, CON, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele said the present would continue to partner various stakeholders towards the development of sports in the state.
Prince Abiodun commended the organisers for their continued efforts to sustain the marathon race which he described as good step ahead of the forthcoming National Sports Festival in the Gateway State.
The initiator of the race, Chief Bukola Olopade said plans were on to ensure that the organisers of Abeokuta marathon race get a bronze label from the International Athletics Federation ahead of the 5th edition of the race.
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