Akanbi Aderonke Olufunmilayo emerged as the first woman to cross the finish line at the 2026 Abeokuta 10KM Race, securing the women’s title with an impressive time of 35:00:69.
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Sports247 reports that her strong performance earned her the $1,000 winner’s prize, as she led the women’s field through the Abeokuta road race and finished ahead of a competitive group of runners.
Bulus Mary Jah claimed the second position after completing the race in 35:58:71, earning the $750 runner-up prize.
Nwantiyi Teyei Davou completed the women’s podium in third place with a time of 36:03:09, taking home the $500 third-place prize.
Akanbi’s victory adds another highlight to the growing profile of the Abeokuta 10KM Race, which continues to provide a platform for Nigerian athletes to showcase their talent in road running.
The women’s race also underlined the depth of emerging distance-running talent in Nigeria, with the leading trio separated by just over one minute at the finish.
With the event focused on Nigerian runners, the Abeokuta 10KM Race continues to serve as an opportunity for indigenous athletes to compete for significant prize money while gaining valuable competitive experience.
Akanbi’s winning performance will now stand as one of the notable moments from this year’s edition, with Bulus and Nwantiyi completing a closely contested top three.
The Abeokuta 10KM Race has continued to attract attention as one of the country’s notable road-running events, combining competitive athletics with the promotion of Abeokuta’s sporting and cultural identity.
For Akanbi, the 35:00:69 winning mark delivered both the women’s title and the biggest prize on offer, while Bulus Mary Jah and Nwantiyi Teyei Davou completed a podium that showcased the strength of Nigeria’s women’s distance-running scene.
