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Winners at the 3rd Cycling Lagos that took place on Saturday, 29th June, 2024 |
Following a stamina-based
cycling competition recently held in Lagos, winners have emerged from the 3rd
Edition of Cycling Lagos, an initiative of BrandEscort Communications in
collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission and the Lagos State
Cycling Association.
Tijani Quwam, a professional
cyclist from Lagos emerged winner in the male category after riding for 56
minutes, 29 seconds while Agbo Francis from Ogun State came second with 56
minutes, 34.24 seconds. Moshood Garuba, also from Ogun State came 3rd after
riding for 56 minutes, 34.24 seconds.
In the professional female
race, Patricia Nunachi came first after racing for 56 minutes, 38.44 seconds,
while Angulum Doris, came second with the time of 58 minutes, 22.58 seconds.
Oyewole Kate came 3rd with the time of 58 minutes, 28.47 seconds.
In the amateur male
category, Isiaka Ibrahim from Lagos State came first after riding for 15 minutes,
22.11 seconds, while Ajibade Ibrahim from Oyo State came 2nd with the time of
15 minutes, 22.13 seconds, and Sagiru
Ibrahim came 3rd with time of 15 minutes, 28.08 seconds.
Also, in the amateur female
category, Olawale Peace from Oyo State came first after racing for 16 minutes,
48.88 seconds, while Lilian Odumegwu from Lagos State came 2nd after racing for
16 minutes, 48.88 seconds, and Ejima Peter, from Lagos State came 3rd after
riding for 17 minutes, 25.50 seconds.
The children demographic was
not left out of the completion with Mukadan Isiaq from Oyo state, coming first
with the time of 3 minutes, 41.10 secods in the under 15 male category, while Babatunde Ramadan, from Lagos State, came 2nd with the time of 3
minutes, 41.11 seconds, and Unimna Emmanuel, Lagos State, came 3rd with the
time of 3 minutes, 41.15 seconds.
In the under 15 female
category, Aminu Olamiposi, from Oyo state, came first with the time of 3
minutes 46.22 seconds, while Adeola Olabisi from Oyo state came second after riding
for 3 minutes 47.12 seconds, and Mukadan
Rodia, from Oyo state came third with the time of 3 minutes 47.14
seconds.
The male Under 10 category
saw Akinola Destiny coming first with
the time of 2 minutes, 35.22 seconds,
while Emmanuel Popoola, came second with the time of 2 minutes 35.24 seconds
and Adesola Opeoluwa came 3rd with the
time of 2 minutes, 35.25 seconds.
In the female under 10
category, Odebiyi Hikimat came 1st with the time of 2 minutes, 36.25 seconds,
while Aminu Olamiposi came 2nd with the time of 2 minutes, 36.27 seconds, and Victoria
Kalejaiye came 3rd with the time of 2 minutes 36.29 seconds.
The 3rd edition of the 2024
Cycling Lagos competition with the theme: "Sustainable Healthcare"
was kicked off by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Sports
Development, Mr. Adebanji Atewogboye.
The celebrity race which the
Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Sports Development participated
in, started from Teslim Balogun Stadium, proceeded along Alhaji Marshal Road,
and returned to the stadium.
Despite a light drizzle, Mr.
Atewogboye led other dignitaries, pedaling his bicycle to show support and
encourage the talented young men and women participating in the event.
He emphasized that Governor
Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration, through the Lagos State Sports Commission,
is committed to providing a solid platform for athletes in the state to
succeed.
"The event is fantastic
for the young athletes participating, and our focus is on partnering with and
promoting talented athletes from the grassroots. We appreciate the organizers,
Cycling Lagos," Mr. Atewogboye stated.
Regarding the main objective
of the event, Mr. Bamidele Adeleye, the organizer, alongside the Coordinator,
Mr. Michael Efengbe, explained that the competition aims to promote a healthy
lifestyle and cycling culture among cycling enthusiasts, corporate executives,
and others in the state and across the country.
Adeleye said the Cycling Lagos event has been described by many as one of the
biggest cycling events in Africa.
The 3rd Cycling Lagos event
is proudly sponsored by Samsung Galaxy fit3 and supported by Stanbic IBTC Bank,
Cway, Nutrify, Nestle Nigeria Plc,
McVitie’s, ADVAN and NNPC.
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