Giselle Camilleri Claims Victory as Daughter Iris Sets Personal Best in France

St Patrick’s Athletic Club athletes Giselle Camilleri and her daughter Iris delivered outstanding performances at the Regional Championships in Aura, France, achieving impressive results in their respective categories.

Veteran athlete Giselle Camilleri demonstrated her experience and determination by claiming first place in the women's over-50 (W50) category of the 5km race, crossing the finish line in an excellent time of 19 minutes and 30 seconds.

Her performance highlighted her continued competitiveness and dedication to athletics, adding another notable achievement to her running career.

Meanwhile, her daughter Iris also enjoyed a successful outing, producing a new personal best of 18 minutes and 37 seconds over the same distance.

The impressive performance earned Iris third place in the cadette category, underlining her promising development and potential in competitive distance running.

Both athletes represented St Patrick’s Athletic Club with distinction, demonstrating the commitment and hard work required to achieve success at international events.

Their performances also provided a memorable family achievement, with mother and daughter both securing podium finishes in France.

St Patrick’s Athletic Club congratulated Giselle and Iris on their excellent results, recognising their dedication and determination.

The achievements represent another encouraging moment for Maltese athletics, highlighting the talent and competitive spirit of local runners competing abroad.

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