By Edna A. Quansah/Shadrack Sam, GNA
Accra, July 1, GNA- Kenyan Long distance runner, Samuel Mungara has won the 10 kilometre Pre-race of the Millennium Marathon staged in Accra on Sunday.
The pre-race was a preparatory event prior to the main marathon on Saturday, September 22, in Accra.
The race began at the premises of the Millennium Marathon Office located at Nima and continued through to Kanda Highway to Conference Centre, Accra Sports Stadium, Ridge Around about and back to the Millennium Marathon office.
The pre-race saw Ghanaian duo long distance runners Ramsey Ocansey and Kwesi Savi placing second and third respectively.
The main marathon is a 21 kilometer race which will feature several athletes from United Kingdom, Nigeria, Kenya and the United States of America competing for the glory.
In an interview with the GNA Sports, Mr Mungara noted that he was hoping more athletes would come on board to ensure tough competition in the main event.
« I’m very glad for the pre-race. I’m already the leading the man now and I’m hoping many athletes would come on board to compete at the main event. I would come with my friends from East Africa to compete in the main event.
He further stressed on his efforts to impact positively on the Ghanaian athletes to ensure improvement in their performance.
« We are also trying to motivate the local athletes [Ghanaian athletes] to work hard and improve on their performance. And I am impressed with the performance of the kids who participated. »
The Millennium Marathon is open to all to register and compete and will also be graced by the presence of the Face of Millennium Marathon from Tanzania, Mariam Ismail and the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Isaac Asiamah.
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