Archives Tag: Okpekpe Road Race
Okpekpe Race: Nigerian Athletes Ready To Upstage Marathon Favorites
April 19, 2022
In the past six editions of the Okpekpe 10km road race, the marathon has been dominated and won by athletes from either Kenya or Ethiopia, while Nigerian athletes have been left to pick up the crumbs at the end of each race. The IAAF Silver Label Race has enjoyed good success in the years since … Continue reading Okpekpe Race: Nigerian Athletes Ready To Upstage Marathon Favorites
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Okpekpe Race Track Gets New Look
April 19, 2022
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) silver label Okpekpe 10km Road Race, is in the process of getting a revamped track as the Edo State Government has begun rehabilitation work on the road from Apana Road to Okpekpe. The global event which will hold on May 25, will feature participation from top marathon runners from … Continue reading Okpekpe Race Track Gets New Look
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Did You Know: The Husband And Wife Who Won 5000m Titles At Nigerian Trials
April 19, 2022
Their partnership is the envy of many in the long distance race category. Both on and off the field, husband and wife – Emmanuel Gyang and Deborah Pam – are proof that hard work and consistency truly pays off. Nigeria stood in awe of this remarkable couple who both won National Titles in the men … Continue reading Did You Know: The Husband And Wife Who Won 5000m Titles At Nigerian Trials
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Another Clean Bill Of Health For Okpekpe Road Race
April 19, 2022
West African premier IAAF Silver Label race, Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, has been given yet another clean bill of health by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), following the negative results from dope tests carried out at the race. Dare Esan, spokesperson for the race, revealed on Wednesday in Lagos that the AIU had sent … Continue reading Another Clean Bill Of Health For Okpekpe Road Race
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