Road Running: Two on two for Gabriel Farrugia, as Ritianne Zammit claims maiden league victory
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Gabriel Farrugia made it two wins on two in the Athletics Malta Road Running League winning the second race in Żabbar, this time on the distance of 5km, hosted by La Salle AC. Żurrieq athlete registered a strong time of 14:55, with Aidan Tanti (Evolve) and Tommy Wallbank (Mellieħa AC) in second and third respectively with 15:40 and 15:53 timings.
Pembroke’s Ritianne Zammit claimed her first ever road running series event, registering a time of 18:37, ahead of Lisa Bezzina (Pembroke) and Joelle Cortis (Mellieħa) who took the remaining two places on the podium following a neck-and-neck finish with both experienced athletes registering a time of 18:58.
With this win, Gabriel Farrugia starts building a healthy lead in the men’s table, while the women’s event looks set to be a very intriguing affair, given that the first two podiums of the season were occupied by six different athletes.
In the Club’s table, among the men Farrugia’s win helps Żurrieq extend their lead at the top, as Mellieħa AC leapfrogs Evolve Endurance Club in second place. Among the women, Pembroke’s top two placings further enhance the team’s bid to retain the title.
The league will reach its mid-point with the next race on 18th January, a 10km race around Ta’ Qali, hosted by Athletics Malta, which will also serve as a National Championship on the distance.
