Edwin Kibet spearheads Kenyan sweep at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

Edwin Kibet led a Kenyan 1,2,3 finish at this year’s edition of the Acces Bank Lagos City Marathon.

Kenya’s Edwin Kibet reaffirmed his dominance at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, crossing the finish line in an impressive time of 2:14:19:17 to claim victory.

The 2023 champion displayed remarkable resilience, outpacing an elite field featuring Kenyan compatriots.

Kibet’s stellar performance not only secured him back-to-back titles but also earned him the marathon’s top prize of $50,000.


Patrick Sang nurtured arguably two of the most dominant athletes in history.


His victory further cements his status as one of the event’s most formidable competitors.

Kenya asserted its dominance in the men’s category, securing a clean sweep of the podium.

Nehemiah Kipyegon finished second with a time of 2:16:37:47, while Bernard Cheruiyot clocked 2:17:17:13 to take third place.

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In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Guta Meseret Hirpa claimed her maiden Lagos City Marathon title, completing the course in an unofficial time of 2:37:04.08.

Hirpa’s triumph continues Ethiopia’s strong tradition of success in the women’s category, further solidifying their legacy in the prestigious marathon.

The 2025 edition once again highlighted the fierce competition between Kenya and Ethiopia, two powerhouse nations in long-distance running.