Dr. Awele Elumelu, the 53-year-old wife of billionaire banker, businessman and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has broken a record by completing a 42-kilometre marathon.
Eulogising Dr. Awele, former minister, Dr. Osita Chidoka, wrote on his Facebook wall:
“#MyWomanCrush
She is 53, a mother of 7, wife of Tony, a medical doctor, a businesswoman, and a runner.
“Completing a marathon requires discipline, strength, mental toughness and commitment.
Running 42 km is not moimoi. It is gruelling. It is painful on your feet for over 4 hours. It is stressful, the hours of practice and the injuries. At 30km, you are asking yourself why did you sign up for this.
Dr. Awele Elumelu
“At 53, it is an achievement of indescribable proportions. I should know.
She is an example to follow. Age, wealth, and position should not deter you from enjoying the simple things of life, like sweating. No excuses.
“She is an example of Do More, Do Better ~ Mekaria. Let all hail Dr Awele Elumelu #mywomancrush”
