Gina McNamara delivered a dramatic late charge to successfully defend her gold medal in the women’s 800 metres at the GSSE in Andorra, leading Malta to a remarkable double podium finish in the event.
Trailing in third as the race entered its final stretch, McNamara found another gear, powering past Cyprus’ Stavrini Filippou and fellow Maltese athlete Janet Richard with a blistering sprint. She crossed the line in 2:10.01, securing a hard-fought and emotional victory.
Filippou, who had led the race for most of the two laps, was overtaken in the final metres and had to settle for silver with a time of 2:10.85.
Meanwhile, Richard claimed bronze, finishing just a second behind in a performance that reinforced Malta’s strength in middle-distance running.
McNamara’s triumph not only reaffirmed her position as one of the GSSE’s top middle-distance runners but also delivered a proud moment for Maltese athletics.
The double podium result is a significant milestone for Team Malta, showcasing the team’s growing competitiveness and depth in athletics at the international level.
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