Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Kenya's Edwin Kibet emerged victorious at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, crossing the finish line with an official time of 2:14:19:17.

Kibet, the 2023 champion, showcased remarkable resilience despite arriving in Nigeria barely 24 hours before Saturday's race, leaving him with minimal time to rest after his journey.

His stellar performance earned him the top prize of $50,000, cementing his status as one of the marathon's most formidable competitors.

Nehemiah Kipyegon - 2:16:37:47 and Bernard Cheruiyot - 2:17:17:13 also from Kenya, finished second and third respectively, as the East Africans recorded a clean sweep this year.

The women's category saw Ethiopia's Guta Meseret Hirpa claim her first Lagos City...