1 comment.Fontanel and Booker win the 40th Edition of the Gozo Half Marathon
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Update results: The 40th edition of the Gozo Half Marathon 2015, which was held on Sunday was another great success. Large crowds lined the routes, with perfect weather for the competitors.
Over 400 athletes participated in the 40th edition of the Gozo Half Marathon. This year’s half marathon was won by first-time Italian participant Giacomo Fontanel, who clocked in at 01:20.58 followed closely by Drew Lang who crossed the finished line at 01:21.12. Gozitan Stefan Azzopardi came in third at 01:24.46.
The first lady that crossed the half marathon finish line was Jacqueline Booker at 01:39.28. Following her in second place was Karen Amato (01:41.13) and in third place Sandra Schembri (01:42.22).Gozitan Charlton Debono completed the 8 mile race in 47.19. Matthew Scicluna was second in at 47.47 while Alexander Schembri was third in at 49.13.
Charles Cilia currently holds the record time for both 13.1mi (2006, 1:11.40) and 8mi races (2008, 43.14). Roberta Schembri finished first female in the 8 mile race at 51.07 followed by Tara Abdilla (54.23) and Francesca Arrigo (59.09).
Apart from the half marathon and the 8 mile, the event also included a 13.1 mile mountain bike race, a 4km, 2km and 2km Fun Run.
The 13.1 MTB was won again for the second time in a row by Kevin Muscat who finished the race in 40:06, followed by Brandon Sultana (43:30) and Ryan Sultana (47:21).
The young team from the Gozo Greyhounds did very well in the race. 12-year old Matthew (Camilleri) ran the 4k for the first time and came 3rd. Nicole (Camilleri) was first in the girl’s 9-11 category and Pamela(Camilleri) was second. Nathan Njoku was 1st place in the boys’ 9-11 category. Louis Debattista Junior finished the complete route in the race in the boys 9-11 category.
The Gozo Half Marathon Organising Committee thanked its main sponsors – Xaghra Local Council, Ministry for Gozo, Malta Tourism Authority, San Michel, Gatorade, Fitness and Raysun.
The special 40th edition trophies were presented to the winners by the Mayor of Xaghra Joe Cordina.
The organisers said that participants have expressed satisfaction with the organisation of the event. Next year’s event will be taking place on Sunday 24th April 2016.
The full results for the Gozo Half Marathon 2015 are available here.
Photographs Alain Salvary
Being in US for a few months and have Mr Benneth taking over to train this 5 amazing Gozo Kids after this work want to thank him for his dedication and commitment to keep them in great shape. I was Proud to see the 5 Gozo Greyhounds taking part and take over the game. Welldone to everyone that took part of this Xaghra race. Unfortunately the Jum Il-Qala race it will not happen this year. Sorry.