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COVID-19 forces slash in number of participants in Lagos marathon

The organisers of the 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have revealed that instead of 100,000 participants, only 10,000 athletes will be allowed to participate…

The organisers of the 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have revealed that instead of 100,000 participants, only 10,000 athletes will be allowed to participate in the tournament in February 2021.

According to them, the decision is based on the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which forced the postponement of several sporting events around the globe.

Despite that, the organisers are insisting the 2021 edition of the Lagos race may turn out to be the best in the series and even earn the race the prestigious World Athletics Gold Label.

The Head of Communications and Media, Olukayode Thomas has said elite runners have been signed for the 2021 race.

According to World Athletics regulations, top races in the world must draw their elite field from the top 300 runners in the world who are gold, silver, and bronze label runners.

“A lot of runners from different parts of the world are showing interest in our race but for the 2021 edition any male runner that has not run inside 2hrs 10 minutes will not be part of our elite field.

“As of today, the male runners that I have shortlisted for the 2021 race are mostly 2hrs.04 mins runners, 2hrs.05mins, and 2hrs. 06 mins for the female field. We have runners who have done between 2hrs 23mins and 2hrs. 27 mins, any female that has not run inside 2.30 mins in a recent race will not be part of our elite field,” he said.

The race General Manager, Yussuf Alli is optimistic that quality elite field could earn the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon a gold label before the 2022 race.

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