Andrew Douglas, Roberta Schembri win 10k Race, Dillon Cassar, Monalisa Camilleri take 5k honours
The Eurosport Birkirkara St. Joseph Fleur-De-Lys Races closed of a successful 2018 season of races for Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club. A Republic Day tradition, the 5k and 10k routes attract a good mix of athletes.
5km Race.
Kicking off first with a 5 minute headstart, the race was dominated by Dillon Cassar and Monalisa Camilleri. Cassar a relative newcomer to the sport has been making a name for himself whilst Camilleri has a successful track background to her name.
Cassar was followed by Dario Mangion and Mark Herrera whilst Camilleri was followed by Rachel Borg and Margaret Seguna.
10km Race.
From the onset, Andrew Douglas took a strong lead, striding ahead favourite to win the race Andrew Grech. Nevertheless Grech remained hot on Douglas’ heels to be the first Maltese to cross the finish line after Douglas. Grech was followed by James Sciriha, who took his first podium placing in this race.
Left to Right – Andrew Grech, Andrew Douglas, James Sciriha (Photo: Roberto Runza)
In the females category, Roberta Schembri took a comfortable lead. In second place was Joelle Cortis whilst third on the podium was Carmen Vella.
Left to Right – Joelle Cortis, Carmen Vella (Photo: Roberto Runza)
“This year’s race is no different from previous years’ races, in that this is a sell out race. The weather has also been good to us with very favourable racing conditions on the day” enthused Euchar Camilleri, Race Director and Secretary General, Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club.
Race Prize Giving was held immediately after in the presence of Mr. Johan Mifsud, Sports Events Co-Ordinator, Eurosport Malta who presented trophies and prizes to the winners of the 5k Race, whilst Mr. Andre Grech, Deputy Mayor of Balzan and representing the Local Councils Central Region presented prizes to the winners of the 10k Race.
Age Group Winners – 10km
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Female Over 35 |
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Cutajar Alexia |
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Female Over 40 |
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Zahra Celia |
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Female Over 45 |
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Cassar Rosita |
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Female Over 50 |
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Magri Simone |
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Male Over 35 |
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Grech Mario |
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Male Over 40 |
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Bartolo Charlo |
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Male Over 45 |
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Balzan Jonathan |
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Male Over 50 |
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Camilleri Charles |
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Male Over 55 |
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Micallef Silvio |
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Male Over 60 |
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Farrugia Joseph |
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Age Group Winners – 5km
Female Over 35
Camilleri Joanna
Female Over 40
Tanti Suzanne
Female Over 45
Hili Carmen
Female Over 50
Sammut Angele
Female Over 55
Spiteri Shaw Susan
Male Under 17
Vassallo Malcolm
Male Over 35
Ruiz Juan Pablo
Male Over 40
Schembri Alexander
Male Over 45
Cutajar Matthew
Male Over 50
Pirotta Pierre
Male Over 55
Mallia Joe
Male Over 60
Spiteri Ray
