Pitstop Lagos on Sunday launched its maiden triathlon competition with a N1.5 million star prize, as organisers set sights on developing a pipeline of athletes capable of competing at global events.
Elite cyclist, Preye John Dede, emerged overall winner, while Gana Issac and Favour Fashanu finished second and third, earning N1.125 million and N756,000 respectively. Other winners include Miebaka Aggo (N350,000), Odumu Henry (N200,000), together with five other participants who received N50,000 each and another five receiving N25,000, at the three-stage race, which featured a 150-metre swim, 20-kilometre cycling stretch and a 2.5-kilometre run.
President of the Nigerian Triathlon Union, Wale Oladunjoye, commended the initiative and reaffirmed the federation’s support.
“We will continue to collaborate with organisations like PitStop. The quality of organisation and attention to athlete welfare here is commendable,” he said.
He reiterated the importance of safety and athlete health.
“The quality, safety, and hygiene of facilities are essential because athletes are the foundation of the sport,” he added.
Founder of PitStop Lagos, Aminadab Allen Adegboro, said the initiative is part of a broader strategy to integrate sports into everyday life while nurturing talent.
“We are building a community that promotes discipline, resilience, and healthy living,” she said.
She commended corporate partners —Access Bank, Ilubirin, and Craneburg— for their support.
She revealed that participation exceeded expectations despite logistical constraints.
“We had about 90 registrations, but safety considerations reduced active participants to about 40. This is just the beginning, and we expect it to grow significantly,” she said.
Adegboro added that future editions could involve greater collaboration with government authorities to improve safety and infrastructure.
Adegboro added that the event would be sustained and expanded.
“This is just the beginning. We plan to grow the competition, attract more participants, and create a platform that can produce athletes for global competitions, including the Olympics,” she said.
Winner Dede described his victory as a personal milestone.
“I wasn’t expecting to win because of my injury, but I pushed through and relied on my strengths,” he said.
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