Luke Micallef and Lisa Bezzina claimed the first wins of the Athletics Malta National Road Running League series, securing victory in the 10km race, giving them an early lead in the new six-race format. The two Pembroke athletes romped to victory with a confident and consistent race on a slightly windy and sunny afternoon on the newly-certified route around Attard and Ta’ Qali.
Micallef secured his victory in 31:21 ahead of defending road running league champion Dillon Cassar (Mellieħa AC) who placed second in 32:01 ahead of Evolve’s Aidan Tanti who completed the podium in 32:01.
Among the women, Lisa Bezzina who last won the national title two seasons ago, secured her victory in 40:35 ahead of Josann Attard Pulis of Blaze SC (41:09) with Pembroke’s Rosalie Borg in third place with a 41:27 timing.
The 10k race was hosted by Pembroke Athleta, and is traditionally dedicated to raise awarness on mental health being. For the 2024-2025 season, the national association has involved local clubs in hosting a number of road running league series events. Infact, the next two races, both on a shorter 5km distance, will be organised by Evolve Endurance Club in Ta’ Xbiex and by Rush AC in Safi on 17th November and 1st December respectively.
Despite Luke Micallef’s victory, a stronger placing of its athletes meant that Mellieħa AC take the early lead in the Clubs leaderboard ahead of Żurrieq Wolves and Evolve Endurance Club. Among the women, two podium positions secure Pembroke’s top spot, ahead of Zurrieq Wolves and Mellieħa AC.
Athletics: Luke Micallef and Lisa Bezzina win first Road Running Series race of the season
Luke Micallef and Lisa Bezzina claimed the first wins of the Athletics Malta National Road Running League series, securing victory in the 10km race, giving them an early lead in the new six-race format. The two Pembroke athletes romped to victory with a confident and consistent race on a slightly windy and sunny afternoon on the newly-certified route around Attard and Ta’ Qali.
Micallef secured his victory in 31:21 ahead of defending road running league champion Dillon Cassar (Mellieħa AC) who placed second in 32:01 ahead of Evolve’s Aidan Tanti who completed the podium in 32:01.
Among the women, Lisa Bezzina who last won the national title two seasons ago, secured her victory in 40:35 ahead of Josann Attard Pulis of Blaze SC (41:09) with Pembroke’s Rosalie Borg in third place with a 41:27 timing.
The 10k race was hosted by Pembroke Athleta, and is traditionally dedicated to raise awarness on mental health being. For the 2024-2025 season, the national association has involved local clubs in hosting a number of road running league series events. Infact, the next two races, both on a shorter 5km distance, will be organised by Evolve Endurance Club in Ta’ Xbiex and by Rush AC in Safi on 17th November and 1st December respectively.
Despite Luke Micallef’s victory, a stronger placing of its athletes meant that Mellieħa AC take the early lead in the Clubs leaderboard ahead of Żurrieq Wolves and Evolve Endurance Club. Among the women, two podium positions secure Pembroke’s top spot, ahead of Zurrieq Wolves and Mellieħa AC.
