68-year old Abiola Oshodi-Adeniyibada, completed the 42km Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
yesterday. The retired civil servant told the News Agency of Nigeria,
at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, the starting point of the race, that her
aim was to reach the finishing point.
She disclosed that it was not her first time of participating in
sporting activities, adding that she had taken part in marathons outside
the country in the past.
She said: "I am very happy to be part of this historic
marathon. I did track and field when I was in high school and my love
for sports brought me out to be part of this. I’m not here for the money
but to exercise my body and also catch fun while participating."
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