Iddrisu Adams wins 2016 Upper West Millennium marathon

Twenty nine year old Iddrisu Adams has won the 2016 edition of the annual Milenium marathon.

The energetic Ghana Revenue Authority staff stormed his way to the finishing line in the 10.5km race held in wa ahead of the over 500 athletes.

The Nakore born athlete stepped up from his second place in the 2015 edition of the event with a time of 29 minutes 31 seconds.

Solomon Kofi, a staff of the Ghana Prisons Service picked up the second slot at the hugely patronized event.

The 27 year old Obuasi Secondary Technical School graduate shook off threats from John Domabekpulo for the silver medal spot.

Representing the students on the podium was 19 year old John Domabekpulo, an Agric students from Ullo SHS with a bronze medal for his efforts.

John came inches close to usurping Solomon for the second slot but run out of energy on the final hurdles.

Over 20 second cycle institutions registered for the one day event with some coming with over 100 athletes.