On Wednesday, Special Olympics Malta made history during the Special Olympics National Games in Cyprus, when the first ever Gozitan athlete – Maria Pia – won 3 medals in swimming – 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze.
The Aquatics athletes, together won a total of 18 medals, 12 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze and one 4th place.
There are 16 Gozitan and Maltese athletes participating in the Special Olympics National Games in Cyprus, which opened in Nicosia on Sunday, and comes to a close tomorrow.
The team is led by Anna Calleja Director of Special Olympics Malta. The athletes are competing in the disciplines of swimming, athletics and cycling.
Photographs: By Special Olympics Malta