James Receive Double Cheques As Nigerian Champion At Premium Trust Bank Abuja Half Marathon

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Nigeria’s Francis James on Saturday caught the attention of Nigeria and marathon enthusiasts, when for the most part he led the men’s race at the maiden edition of the Premium Trust Bank Abuja Half Marathon.

He eventually finished second behind Kenya’s Ngumbau who emerged champion of the race. For his effort James received double cheques as men’s overrall second place and Nigerian race champion.

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Nigeria’s Francis James in green led the men’s half marathon just few meters to the finish line before he was overtaken by Kenya’s Shadrack Ngumbau, directly behind him.
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Kenya’s Ngumbau receives his cheque as champion.
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Women winner, Gaspore Atalana of Kenya.

Nigeria’s Francis James received his double cheque as men’s overrall second place and Nigerian race champion. 4, Shadrack Ngumbau. 5, Francis James. 6, Women winner, Gaspore Atalana of Kenya.