NGKenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, securing the top positions in both the men's and women's 42-kilometre races. Kenyan athlete Edwin Kipyego won the men's race with a time of 2 hours, 23 minutes, and 38 seconds, while Ethiopian runners Habtamu Girma and Shiferaw Daltiemayo took second and third places, respectively. In the women's race, Ethiopia's Zenebe Aberu claimed victory with a time of 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 40 seconds, followed by Negashu Chatiu and Adugna Mahley. Nigerian athletes dominated the 10-kilometre races, with three Nigerian competitors taking the top spots in both the men's and women's categories. Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ossai, presented awards to the winners and emphasized the government's commitment to promoting Enugu as a hub for sports, tourism, and investment through events like the marathon.
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