Athletics

Mellieha AC fielded one of the strongest teams for last month's BMW Malta Marathon and Half Marathon. Training under Dutch coach Has Kesra, various personal bests were established as Mario Vella and Jesmond Bezzina both finished with creditable results...

Mellieha AC fielded one of the strongest teams for last month's BMW Malta Marathon and Half Marathon. Training under Dutch coach Has Kesra, various personal bests were established as Mario Vella and Jesmond Bezzina both finished with creditable results when competing in the marathon. Vella placed seventh overall and third Maltese in 2:50.50. Bezzina, in his first experience in the longer distance, was home in 2:58.45 to finish 11th overall and sixth among the locals. In the half marathon, six Mellieha AC athletes finished the race under 1:30.00.

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