The 2024 First National Bank Accra Marathon, held on Saturday, October 12, concluded with University of Ghana student David Nakousi taking the top spot.
The annual athletics programme was organized by the Dansoman Keep Fit Club.
Nakousi was first to cross the finish line at the Dansoman Keep Fit Club in the male category.
The First National Bank Accra Marathon is the most prolific marathon in Ghana.
The most-watched athletic event in Ghana was started by the Dansoman Keep Fit Club and was known as the Accra Milo Marathon.
The event featured three categories of runs including Kiddy run - 5km. Junior run - 15km and Corporate - 5km. The marathon is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ghana Education Service and Ghana Athletics.
The First National Bank, being the headline sponsor was represented by its management led by the Managing Director Mr Warren Adams.
MCE of Abrekuma West Municipal Assembly, George Blay who represented the MP for the area Ursula Owusu-Ekuful announced that the planned astroturf for the Dansoman Keep Fit pitch will be constructed before the end of the year.
The winners were presented with cash prizes while participants were given consolation souvenirs.
Latest Stories
-
9 injured from NPP-NDC clash at Mamobi; police on manhunt for perpetrators
5 mins -
Elpis Childrens Foundation partners Inspire Today to mark International Day of the Girl Child
32 mins -
Thousands throng Tamale North as Suhuyini launches 2024 campaign
36 mins -
GPL 2024/25: Bibiani rescue draw at Nations FC
46 mins -
Election 2024: NPP’s Ofosu Nkansah takes traffic light campaign to Odorkor
55 mins -
I didn’t know why I was arrested until we got to court – Anti-galamsey protestor
1 hour -
2024/25 GPL match report: Bibiani Gold Stars extends unbeaten run with draw at Nations FC
1 hour -
Yeaboi releases new song ‘Adaka’ featuring Strongman
1 hour -
2024/25 GPL match report: Medeama suffers first defeat of the season at Bechem United
1 hour -
NDC will return to fix the economy – Mahama assures youth
1 hour -
Galamsey: Ghana will become a failed state if status remains the same – Cardinal Turkson
1 hour -
UG clarifies Botanical Gardens closure, assures facility will be re-opened soon
2 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Hamza Issah snatches late win for Hearts against Young Apostles
2 hours -
2024/25 Ghana League: Basake Holy Stars end three-game losing streak with 1-0 win over Karela
2 hours -
2024/25 GPL: Aduana FC end winless run with victory over Dreams FC
3 hours