World Athletics delegates to the tenth version of the Lagos City Marathon held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, have counseled the organisational acumen, of Yussuf Alli, the General Manager of the Lagos City Marathon.
The World Athletics delegates to the Lagos City Marathon are Anna Molisova Air Quality Project Manager World Athletics, Olivia Meyonette Sweeney, Nadeem Kamm and Sadiq Sudan.
Speaking after the tenth version of Africa’s largest one-day sports activities occasion, the delegates had been amazed by the organisational acumen of the technical elements of the race which was dealt with by Alli they usually admit, it’s at par with the technical organisation of the seven largest marathons within the world- New York, Berlin, London, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo, and Sydney.
“The technical organisation of the marathon is at par with the best races in the world, we commend Alli and his fantastic team, they did a good job.”
The group additionally counseled Alli for his good concept of beginning the race early which enabled the runner to run quick occasions regardless of the tough climate.
“Despite the hot weather, the first runner still crossed the finish line in under 2 hours 15 minutes, if Alli had organised this race in Berlin or any city with friendly weather, the winner would probably finish in 2 hours, 2 minutes.”
Widely thought to be the godfather of marathons and street races in Nigeria, Alli made his title in sports activities as a jumper, sprinter and footballer.
His transition from discipline occasions to organizing and managing marathon street races and marathons shocked many together with the World Athletics Road Running Manager Alessio Punzi.
When he visited Nigeria, Punzi was shocked that Alli he knew as a world-class jumper was the identical Alli who was doing wonders in street races and marathons.
A significant asset within the planning and organisation of iconic races just like the MTN Marathon, Glo Marathon, We Run Lagos, Aba Marathon, Obudu Mountain Race, and lots of others, Alli organises and manages the 2 World Athletics Gold Label races in Nigeria: the Okpekpe 10 Km Road Race and the Lagos City Marathon.