University of Ghana student, David Nakousi, came out as winner of the 2024 First National Bank Accra Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nakousi was first to cross the finish line at the Dansoman Keep Fit Club in the Male’s Junior 15km marathon race event which commenced at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The level 100 student displayed athleticism and determination to claim the 8,000 cedis top prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a post-race interview with Joy Sports, Nakousi expressed his excitement for coming in first in the 31st edition of the marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m very proud and I am very glad to have won this race. This is my first time running this race so it feels amazing to win this race,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am very proud to win the 2024 FNB Marathon\u201d<\/p>
Junior 15k male winner, David Nakousi.#LetsRunAccra<\/a> | @firstnatbankgh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CW6ButFKoZ<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Joy Prime (@JoyPrimeTV) October 12, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> \n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not easy for me to combine academics and athletics together. I\u2019ve developed a strong time for my academics and I\u2019m managing well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emmanuel Kwarteng, who came second behind Nakousi following a long battle between the two athletes, promised to win the title next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want them to expect me to be the best. I will be the best next year. I want them to be the first,\u201d he told Joy Sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the Dansoman Keep Fit Club, Mr Benjamin Ahulu, said \u201cNext year, we are back with a bank. We will collaborate with our title sponsors and all our other sponsors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are bringing back the 42.2km next year and we are going to hold it in the same October as we have done this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat we are trying to do is to elevate it to international standard next year and we are collaborating with the Ghana Athletics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the corporate 5km run, Ghana Education Service\u2019s Ali Mohammed came first while Edward Vondee from Godis Kitchen came second.<\/p>\n\n
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