Honesdale, PA/ Dyberry Township — Four athletes from Cameroon in West Africa are being hosted by the Himalayan Institute from April 15 to 24. The athletes will run as part of the Elite Group in the Boston Marathon on April 21–the first time athletes from Cameroon will compete in the prestigious Marathon. The athletes from [...]
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Himalayan Institute Hosts Cameroonian Athletes Running In Boston Marathon
Posted in Cameroon, Africa, Himalayan Institute, Himalayan Institute Cameroon, Humanitarian Projects, tagged Boston Marathon, Cameroon, Sports Academy Africa, West Africa on April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Seeking a Runaway Success
Posted in Cameroon, Africa, Himalayan Institute, Himalayan Institute Cameroon, Humanitarian Projects, tagged Boston Marathon, Cameroon, Sports Academy Africa, West Africa on April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
They traveled more than 5,700 miles to run just over 26.
But for Januarius Bongkiyung, 35, Immaculate Wirngo, 23, Eric Mangeh Mbacah, 24, and Justilin Foimi, 23, crossing the finish line at the 112th Boston Marathon on Monday will be more than just an athletic feat — they’ll be the first runners from Kumbo, Cameroon, to [...]
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