Winning smiles: Septoo (left) and Gaikabira posing with their trophies and cash prizes. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
BUTTERWORTH: First-time competing duo Moses Mbugen Gaikabira, 37, and Rita Septoo, 36, from Kenya won the full marathon in the men’s and women’s categories of the Penang Bridge International Marathon.
In high spirits after the marathon yesterday, they said it was the best Christmas present of the year and added that they look forward to spending the prize money with their families back home.
