Current National Triathlon Champion Graham Borg, who won his first national title in October has joined Mosta Triathlon Team’s ranks.
Despite only being fully affiliated with the Malta Triathlon Federation since 2014, the Club hails from a strong cycling background having been founded as a cycling club in 1953. Nevertheless, Club triathletes have performed well earning the Club a number of podiums in national events.
Borg has had a very successful season – winner of the Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club Triathlon Series, National Sprint Champion and Triathlon Champion. On an international level Borg won a Gold Medal in his Age Group at the Vattenfal International Triathlon in Stockholm as well as securing a qualifiction for the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships following his second placing in the tough Ironman 70.3 race in Turkey.
“We are pleased to welcome Graham Borg to our fold. His performance on the local and international scene this year has been outstanding – his race CV this year has proven how versatile he is, capable of achieving excellent results in the various distances that triathlon offers athletes” explained Edward Enriquez, Mosta Triathlon Club Secretary. “With his capabilities and dedication we are confident that he will continue make our Club proud in 2018”
Borg is now focusing on his plans for next year, which include a number of Ironman 70.3 and Ironman distances with a focus on attempting qualification for Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
‘I am looking forward to the coming season. I have been very much welcomed by this Club and I am proud to be wearing their colours for the forthcoming season” enthused Borg.
