The Nation Newspaper Senator Oshiomhole(left) with Itemuagbor
The 10th edition of the race held last Saturday in Okpekpe, a community in Etsako East Local Government of Edo state with Oshiomhole as one of the participants that completed the 10km road race.
“I am delighted that what started during my time as the Governor of Edo State in 2013 has developed to become one of the best road running events in the world recognized by World Athletics,” Oshiomhole said. “I remember when we constructed the road, there were insinuations that we have constructed a road from somewhere to nowhere.
“Mike Itemuagbor initiated the race after we constructed the road and he can be proud of what he has done, how he has put his town on the map of the world. If you Google Okpekpe, the first notable thing you will see is that it is a venue for a world class athletics event,” he further said. “The race has been endorsed by World Athletics and it is one of the most prestigious road running events in the world.
Kenyan duo of Edward Zakayo Pingua and Gladys Kwamboka emerged the men and women’s race winners at the 10th edition of the event held last Saturday.
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