Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- The ancient town of Isonyin came alive on Saturday as new champions were crowned at the 2025 MASA Isonyin Marathon, a thrilling 21-kilometre race that attracted some of Nigeria's finest long-distance runners, hundreds of local athletes, and numerous cheering fans.

In the men's category, Musa James Francis delivered a spectacular performance, crossing the finish line in 1:09:00.34 to clinch the N1.5 million first prize.

He was closely followed by Boyi Gyang James with a time of 1:09:38.69, earning N1 million, while Sadjo Ismael secured third place in 1:10:02.06, walking away with N750,000.

For the women, Esther Affigbo from Abia State, who is based in Plateau, stunned spectators with an impressive 1:21:49.05 to emerg...