William Amponsah,an 18 year-old student of the Swedru School of Business in the Central Region, has won the first ever Asante Akyem marathon organised by the former Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwadwo Baah Agyemang.

 

He dominated the race from the early stages and held on to finish in one hour, 12 minutes and 44 seconds,(1:12:44), taking the prestigious ticket to London to watch the upcoming London marathon.

 

Over five thousand participants including professional and amateur athletes participated in the much-anticipated-20-kilometre marathon race at the Collins Park at Agogo.

 

Precious Nyaba from Kumasi Buokrom JHS who made 1hr 31mins 15esc crew first in the ladies event.

 

Hon. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang in an interview with the media said the purpose of the race was to unearth more talents for the country in the area of athletics adding that it'll also encourage the youth to take delight in exercising their bodies since healthy minds lived in healthy bodies.

 

Hon Isaac Asiamah, Minister of Youth and Sports and other high profile sports personalities graced the ceremony and offered their support and encouragement to the event.

By Jonathan Ofori