Four Athletes to Represent Malta at Balkan Cross Country Championships

Malta will be represented by four talented athletes at the upcoming Balkan Cross Country Championships, which will take place in Koynare, Bulgaria.

The Maltese contingent features Iris Merle Camilleri, Isaura Camilleri, Luke Micallef and Simon Spiteri, who will compete across different age categories and distances.

Iris Merle Camilleri, crowned Malta Mountain Running Champion in 2026, will participate in the Under-20 women's 4km race, hoping to build on her national success.

Meanwhile, Isaura Camilleri, the 2026 Malta 5km National Champion, will represent the country in the women's Open 8km event.

In the men's Open 10km race, Malta will field two experienced athletes. Luke Micallef, the 2024 Balkan Marathon Champion and national record holder in both the 10km and steeplechase, will be aiming for another impressive international performance.

Joining him will be Simon Spiteri, who claimed the national 3,000m title in 2025 and will look to make his mark against strong regional opposition.

The championships will provide all four runners with an opportunity to test themselves against some of the Balkans' leading cross-country athletes.

Athletics Malta has extended its best wishes to the quartet as they prepare to proudly represent the nation, highlighting another important opportunity for Maltese athletics to gain international recognition and valuable competitive experience.

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