Williams, Solomon win maiden National Cross Country race in Jos

19.02.2023 - 08:03 guardian.ng

Plateau State duo of Kefar Williams and Blessing Solomon made history as the first winners of the National Cross Country race held at the Rhino Gold Course in Jos, yesterday.

Kefar ran 31:38.30 to win the race ahead of 2022 National 3000m steeplechase champion, Stephen Joshua (31:51.69) and Emmanuel Gwang (32:01.77) who came second and third respectively.

Williams’ time is a personal best for him and a course record. The Police Sergeant expressed his delight after the race and wants the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria to give distance runners more competitions. “I believe we can rival the East Africans if we get the same level of attention and support they get here,” he said.

For the women’s race run separately from the men in accordance with international standards, Solomon, the 2022 National Sports Festival 3000m steeplechase champion ran 38:36.12 to win ahead of 11 time national 5000/1000m champion, Deborah Pam (38:47:37) and Grace Danlami.

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