Kenyan athletes swept all top prizes at 2025 KGL Millennium Marathon with new records in both male and female 21 kilometres races which ended at the Black Star Square on Saturday 6th September.

Gilbert Kiprotich emerged champion in the men's category with a blistering time of 1:00:59, ahead of Alfred Cherunoi (1:01:04) and Paul Eyanae (1:02:12).

In the women's race, 20 years old Hympha Kiteta took gold in 1:07:42, followed by Lucy Ndambuki (1:10:25) and Eupke Muchiri (1:13:00)

Eunice Nyawira Muchiri took the third position, as Lucy Nthenya Ndambuki was second while 20 years old Hympha Kiteta Kivalo placed first in the female race.

Gilbert who won ran gracefully to break the Millennium Marathon record, as Alfred Kipkemoi Cheruiyot took the second position, and Paul Eyanae was third in the men's elite event.

The first prize record breakers went home with 85,000ghc, while the runners up got 50,000ghc and 30,000ghc respectively.

Ghanaians were spotted in the 5km category were. Abotsi Daniel Gawuga, Emmanuel Kwatey, and Germain K. Dzorgbesi claimed the top three positions in the men’s race, while Anai Jennifer, Tuolong Rener, and Bramah Rabiatu secured gold, silver, and bronze in the women’s event.

Winners of the 5km races collected 4,000ghc plus products of sponsors.

Lead sponsors of the Millennium Marathon, KGL Foundation and Twellium Ghana Ltd also got air tickets to travel to Egypt for supporting the grand event.

Director General of the National Sports Authority, Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah was present and commended the many young student athletes who did the 5km and 21km races.

CEO of KGL Foundation, Elliott Dadey congratulated participants and winners as well as the media for making the event successful. He said KGL Foundation was glad for a successful event.

Mrs. Cathy Morton. Co Founder of the KGL Millennium Marathon also hailed the participants and thanked the sponsors.

Most of the participants were drawn from Senior High Schools in the Greater Accra Region, Keep Fit Clubs, Casual and Professional runners, boxers and fitness fans.

By Sammy Heywood Okine