Ethiopia’s Gemechu Tolosa Daba has won the men’s elite race at the third edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, with Nigeria’s Gang James finishing second.
Tolosa crossed the finish line in one hour, one minute and 56 seconds (1:01:56) to claim victory in the 21km race held on Saturday.
James followed closely in 1:01:58, just two seconds behind the Ethiopian, to secure second place for Nigeria.
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Kenya’s Lampard Kingoo finished third in 1:01:59, while compatriot Enos Kipruto came fourth in 1:02:06.
Uganda’s Julius Ochieng completed the top five with a time of 1:02:27.
The competition attracted elite runners from several African countries, highlighting the growing international profile of the Abuja City International Half Marathon.
The race is sponsored by PremiumTrust Bank and organised by Nilayo Sports Management as part of efforts to promote athletics, healthy living and sports tourism in Nigeria.
The third edition followed the previous races held in 2024 and 2025, with organisers seeking to establish Abuja as a leading destination for international road-running events.
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