
The first major event of the season, the Winter Championships is set to take place this Saturday, 8th February at the Athletics Stadium in Marsa.
As the Maltese Athletics season heats up for the upcoming season, two competitive meetings have set the stage already.
Young athletes seized the opportunity to showcase their talent, breaking several records in their age categories. In some cases, they even outperformed more seasoned competitors, confirming a promising season ahead.
The men’s 60m sprint brought excitement over two weekends, showcasing fierce competition and record-breaking performances. In the first race, Jacob El Aida Chaffey (Zurrieq) claimed victory in 6.94s, followed by Luke Bezzina (Pembroke) at 7.15s. Luca Gerada (Rush AC) secured third in 7.18s, matching the U18 record. A week later, Pembroke’s Beppe Grillo stormed to victory in 6.84s, edging out Chaffey by 0.14s. Young talent Jacques Borg impressed, taking third in 7.31s and equalling the U16 national record. The early-season races hint at an exciting year ahead for Maltese athletics.
In the 600m race, Isaac Bonnici showcased impressive progress, winning in 1:20.08. The Rush AC athlete set the only senior record across both meetings while also claiming the Under 20 and Under 23 records.
Among the women’s 60m sprint, overcoming experienced Pembroke rivals to take victory in 7.70s, Thea Parnis Coleiro (Rush AC) delivered a standout performance. She finished ahead of Alessia Cristina (7.97s) and Rebecca Sare (8.06s). Parnis Coleiro’s impressive run not only secured her the top spot but also earned her a place in the record books, setting new national marks in both the Under 18 and Under 20 categories. Her early-season success highlights her potential as one of Malta’s rising sprint stars.
A national best, for the 60m hurdles, Kayleigh Anne Ellul (Rush AC) delivered a stellar performance, clocking 9.60s to set a national best in both the Under 16 and Under 18 categories. These achievements highlight the rising talent in Maltese athletics as young athletes continue to push boundaries early in the season.
The 1000m races saw impressive performances, with Michael Debattista Segond (Pembroke) and Mireya Bugeja (Zurrieq) continuing their strong season. Debattista Segond secured victory in 2:31.90, while Bugeja finished in 2:53.97, both setting new Under 20 records.
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