Thousands take part in the La Valette Marathon

Mar 25 2024

The picturesque coastal streets of Malta bore witness to the exhilarating spectacle of the La Valette Marathon yesterday morning. As the sun began to rise, runners embarked on a journey spanning from Sliema to Vittoriosa. With the starting gun fired promptly at 7 am, the marathon unfolded across a breathtaking stretch of coastline, offering participants a scenic backdrop to their athletic endeavours.

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Divided into three categories, the marathon catered to a diverse range of fitness levels and aspirations. Participants could opt for the gruelling 42.2-kilometer full marathon, the challenging 21.2-kilometre half marathon, or the more leisurely 21.1-kilometre walkathon. Regardless of the category chosen, each participant embraced the opportunity to push their limits and conquer personal milestones against the backdrop of Malta’s stunning coastal scenery.

The La Valette Marathon saw thousands of participants take on the challenging coastal route from Sliema to Vittoriosa. Among them was Francesca Montalto, who embarked on a mission to document the raw essence of marathon running. Armed with her camera, Montalto captured the highs and lows of the gruelling 42.2-kilometre journey, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the true grit and determination required to conquer such a feat.

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National Record for U20 Pole Vault Set By Ylenia Muscat

Mar 25 2024

Ylenia Muscat, a young athlete from Pembroke Athleta Athletics & Triathlon, has set a new Under 20 Pole Vault National Record.

Competing at the Vault London Indoor Pole Vault Competition, an event organised by Woodford Green A.C., Muscat showcased her talent and dedication at the Lee Valley Athletics Center in London. Her performance was marked by a best jump of 3.01 metres, a remarkable achievement that only secured her a new national record but also highlighted her talent.

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By achieving this new record, she has not only surpassed previous national benchmarks for her age group but also set a new standard for upcoming athletes in the Maltese pole vaulting scene.

Congrats Ylenia!

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Sarah Bajada Raises €2,000 For Puttinu From Figolli Decorating Kits

Mar 24 2024

Sarah Bajada, a local book author and TV presenter, has recently completed the second edition of her ‘Kids Figolla cookie decorating kits’ in support of Puttinu Cares, raising a generous donation of €2,000.

These kits were designed to assist parents who may be pressed for time to prepare figolli with their children, a cherished Easter tradition for many families.

Each kit contained pre-baked figolli and edible decorations, enabling parents who lack the time to bake from scratch to still enjoy quality bonding moments with their children.

In addition to fostering family connections, the kits aimed to instill in children the value of giving back to those in need. All proceeds from the sale of the kits were directed to Puttinu Cares.

This is her second consecutive year that she has released her figolli decorating kit to raise money for Puttinu Cares. Last year, Sarah managed to raise €1,000 for the NGO meaning donations have not only increased but doubled.

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Friendship Over Rivalry As Local Rowers Take Photo Together

Mar 24 2024

Two local rowers set competition aside for a wholesome photo showing what sports is all about during yesterday’s regatta.

Clyde Cutajar for Birgu Regatta and Dennis Thornton from Bormla Regatta set an example of how true sportsmanship should look like even though they had to battle each other during Malta’s iconic Freedom Day Regatta.

Dennis Throton’s team Bormla Regatta reclaimed the Freedom Day shield after the Cottonera club triumphed in the March regatta for the 14th time, with the event rescheduled a week earlier to accommodate the holiday coinciding with Easter Sunday.

Their strong showing earned them 60 points in the main category, edging out Vittoriosa and Senglea.

Clyde’s team Birgu also known as Vittoriosa placed second with 58 points only trailing Bormla by two points.

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