Lagos hosts first Pitstop Community triathlon event
Fitness enthusiasts gathered in Ikoyi, Lagos for the first-ever Pitstop Community Super Sprint Triathlon. The event, held at Pitstop Village, included swimming, cycling, and running stages, and attracted both amateur and experienced athletes. Aminadab Adegboro, founder of Pitstop Community, highlighted the initiative’s focus on promoting healthy living and nurturing new talents. The triathlon is set to become a regular event, aiming to strengthen grassroots sports in Nigeria.
Match highlights
- The triathlon featured a 150m swim, 20km cycling, and a 2.5km run, with over N2m in prize money.
- Aminadab Adegboro stated the initiative aims to build a strong fitness culture and support grassroots development.
- Wale Oladunjoye, President of the Nigeria Triathlon Union, praised the event as a boost for the sport and called for better infrastructure.
- Preye Dede was among the top finishers despite competing with a spine injury and encouraged more such events for global competitiveness.
- Organisers plan to make the triathlon a quarterly event and thanked sponsors for their support.
