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Nilayo Sports Management Limited, project consultants on Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon has announced a field of 40 elite runners for the Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Bukola Olopade, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited said \u201cWe have selected a strong field of elite runners from the World Athletics pool and we are anticipating a very competitive performance during the Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe first edition of the Half Marathon will definitely be a memorable one because as project consultants, Nilayo is bringing all the expertise and excellence we are known for to the race.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya\u2019s Bernard Sang who came first at the 2020 Istanbul Marathon tops the list. Sang will look to top his Personal Best for Half Marathons which stands at 1:00:57.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya\u2019s Hosea Chirchir Kiplimo, Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo, Eliud Mewangi, Sammy Nyokaye, John Muriuri Mburi, William Amponsah, Titus Kipruto Kibiego, and Paul Koech are on the men\u2019s list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda\u2019s Ezekiel Chepkoromk with a Personal Best of 01:01:46 and Azerbaijan\u2019s Desta Fitsun Weldu are also listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the women\u2019s list, Shila Jepkosgei who is a World Athletics gold-label runner with a Personal Best of 01:10:58 tops the list. Ghana\u2019s Juliana Lariba Sakat, Kenya\u2019s Gladys Jepkemoi Chemweno, Caern Jebet Maiyo, Ruth Karanja, Susy Chebet Chemaimak, Hannah Wanjiru Gatheru are also listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda\u2019s Racheal Zena Chebet with a Personal Best of 01:10:13 and Bahrain\u2019s Damaris Muthee Mutua with a Personal Best of 01:10:13 will also be running in Ijebu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon is scheduled for the 17th of July, 2021. The Half Marathon features a 21KM Half Marathon, 10KM, and 5KM race. The route starts from Tunde Debasco Road, Ejirin, and ends at Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Half Marathon is organized by the prestigious Heritage Group and is greatly supported by Ogun State Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aron Nigeria Limited and Rite Foods are sponsors of the Half Marathon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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