Monrovia — Like earlier editions, the 2025 version of the Liberia Marathon was held efficiently as runners drawn from Liberia and throughout the globe showcased their endurance and willpower.
The 2025 version, additionally the seventh version of the competitors, was held in several classes together with; Full Marathon, half Marathon, 10K foot race and 10K Wheelchair/Crutches.
This 12 months’s version additionally drew sturdy commendations from platinum sponsor, ArcelorMittal Liberia, one of many nation’s main company supporters of sports activities growth.
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The corporate, by way of its Chief Government Officer Michiel Van Der Merwe, praised the marathon’s organizers – the Liberia Marathon Belief, for the professionalism, neighborhood engagement, and dedication to selling youth empowerment by way of athletics.
“ArcelorMittal needs to congratulate the entire runners for but once more, one other lovely competitors. We wish to thank the organizers for this. Once more, congratulations to all. ArcelorMittal is proud to be a primary sponsor,” he declared.
“We applaud each runner, volunteer, and organizer who helped make this occasion a hit.”
AML then reaffirmed its dedication to supporting initiatives that promote nationwide unity, youth growth, and neighborhood well-being by way of sports activities.
In remarks, Liberia’s Youth and Sports activities Minister, Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, stated the simply ended competitors is an additional enhance to the nation’s readiness and dedication to athleticism.
‘This 12 months, on the Japan Olympics, Liberian athletes have been there. This tells you that Liberians and Liberia are getting there. And so we wish to congratulate the entire sponsors for his or her contributions,” he asserted.
The Head of the European Union Delegation to Liberia, Ambassador Nona Deprez, described the race as probably the most constructive and most constructive occasions held in Monrovia.
“EU loves the Liberia Marathon and stays proud to assist it. This occasion brings folks collectively by way of well being, hope, and shared goal.”
Held beneath the theme: “Wholesome Cities, Wholesome Lives,” the occasion emphasised the connection between public well being, health, and neighborhood well-being, celebrating power, endurance, and nationwide unity by way of the occasion.
Sierra Leone’s Amadu Sajor Samura, captured the highlight by profitable the lads’s full marathon with an excellent efficiency that drew cheers from 1000’s of spectators.
His compatriots Kalie Sesay and Abubakar Contec accomplished a Sierra Leonean sweep of the highest three positions–an achievement that showcased West Africa’s rising power in long-distance working.
Liberian athletes, too, earned well-deserved recognition, with Marcoa Sacrie Lok, Emmanuel Dahn, and Corace N. Diggor ending impressively and provoking residence supporters with their tenacity and spirit.
Within the 10K class, Liberia’s Suech S. Makko emerged victorious, whereas Moses Sacror Lok and Tomas Mulbach of JFK Hospital dominated the wheelchair division. The crutches class winner, Emmanuel Ngume, obtained a standing ovation for his braveness and endurance–earning admiration as a logo of power and chance.
The French Enterprise Membership, one other long-standing associate, echoed related sentiments, describing the marathon as “a celebration of partnership and human power.”
Occasion coordinator Magdalene Saah expressed gratitude to all supporters, together with ArcelorMittal and worldwide companions, for serving to make the occasion a hit.
“Each runner who begins and finishes is a champion,” she stated.
“The Liberia Marathon isn’t just about crossing the end line–it’s about braveness, neighborhood, and connection.”