Ismael Sadjo and Joy Abiye-David have emerged winners of the 2021 Warri/Effurun Peace Marathon held on November 27, 2021 in Warri, Delta State.
Ismael Sadjo had a run time of 29 minutes 45 seconds. Subject to ratification, Sadjo’s time is a new 10 km national record.
In the women’s race, Joy Abiye-David also created a new course record.
She clocked 35.02 minutes while Rose Akusho was second with 35.04 minutes and Moseje Vera Yohanna finished third at 36.30 minutes.
Sadjo took an early lead and was unchallenged as he ran to a comfortable finish at the Warri Stadium finish point. He receives the grand prize of one million Naira.
Stephen Joshua Daylop came in second, finishing in 30.54 minutes, while 2019 champion, Emmanuel Gyan, was third.
“I am equally pleased running a good time. I really worked hard at training and so I’m happy my efforts are yielding results.”
The Warri-Effurun Peace Marathon is a 10 km race, which made its debut 28th April 2016. The Program is designed primarily to promote peace and harmony amongst the ethnic nationalities – to build peace and friendship amongst the different communities.
