A Kenyan, Sharon Cherop on Saturday emerged as the first female athlete to finish the 42km race at the 2020 Lagos City Marathon.
She joined her compatriot, David Barmasai, who earlier emerged winner of the male category of the 2020 Lagos City Marathon.
The 42km race kicked off from National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos and ended at Eko Atlantic, Lagos.
Both male and female 42km runners are taking home the grand prize of $50,000 while the second and third place winners will go home with $40,000 and $30,000 respectively.
