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Neil Agius To Start Swim Tomorrow Morning

Neil Agius To Start Swim Tomorrow Morning
Sep 20 2024 Share

Neil Agius has just revealed that he will be kicking off his record breaking swim attempt tomorrow morning, 21st September, at around 8:30am.

Starting from Mellieha, Neil revealed that he will be heading south east around Malta towards Gozo, attempting to conquer 160 kilometres.

 

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This means Neil will be swimming for around 65 hours non-stop over the course over three days.

This comes after Neil set the previous record for the longest non-stop, unassisted swim. He previously set that record in 2021 with a distance of 125.7km.

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One Month To Go For Spartan Malta 2024

Sep 20 2024 Share

It’s official, the much anticipated Spartan Malta 2024 is only one month away. This adrenaline studded event promises a challenge like no other ever seen on the island of Malta, with your strength, stamina and determination being put to the test like never before.

The Spartan Malta Trifecta Weekend will take place on Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th.

On Saturday, get ready for the Beast, Spring, and SpartanKids races, each designed to test your endurance and ignite your competitive spirit. On Sunday, the Super and Sprint events will demand speed and agility, crucial for success.

The weekend will attract athletes from all over the world, converging in Malta to take on the immense physical challenge of the Spartan race.

Participants can choose from four race formats—Sprint, Super, Beast, and Kids—catering to different skill levels and abilities. Whether you’re seeking a quick, intense challenge or a grueling test of endurance, there’s a race for everyone.

Join the fun and challenge yourself to the max by registering for one of the 4 races on offer and spend the next month of your life excitingly training for the battle and challenge of your lifetime.

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2023-2024 Driest Year In Malta’s History Since 1940’s

Sep 20 2024 Share

The Malta International Airport have revealed that the last precipitation year, September 2023 – August 2024, was the second driest year in Maltese history.

The only other year which saw less rain in Maltese history was all the way back in 1948, with just 230.7 mm of precipitation being measured all year.

Over the past 12 months, the Malta International Airport’s Meteorological Office recorded just a total of 249.8 mm rainfall all year, falling 295.5 mm of rainfall behind the climatic average.

Last precipitation year, rainfall was recorded on 58 out of the 365 days of the year, with November 22nd 2023 being the wettest day of the year, with a total of 26.4 mm of rainfall.

October 2023 also stood out, becoming the driest ever October on record in the Meteorological Office’s history, with only 0.2 mm of rain.

The Maltese islands also recorded 14 thunderstorms and even saw hail three times on November 24th 2023, January 6th 2024, and February 29th 2024.

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Water Sprouts As Storm Hits Maltese Islands

Water Sprouts As Storm Hits Maltese Islands
Sep 20 2024 Share

Water sprouts have been spotted out at sea from the Maltese islands as a storm kicks off the weekend.

One was spotted off the coast of Smart City, just before the storm began earlier today.

The photo was shared on meteorological page ‘It-Temp Madwarna’ by Iona Caruana.

As rain pours and fills certain localities with flowing waters, we urge everyone to commute mindfully and carefully.

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