Middle distance race on Sunday

Cynergi fitness instructor and multiple Ironman triathlete Charlie Demanuele, in conjunction with the Malta Triathlon Association, will be organising a middle distance triathlon in Birzebbuga on Sunday.

'Middle distance' may mislead those who are not familiar with the sport. In fact, this type of race is longer than the normal ones but identified in that way to mark the difference from even longer races where getting to the finishing line alone is already a big achievement.

Sunday's race includes a 1,900m swim, a 90km cycle and a half-marathon (21.1km run). All segments will be held in the area of Birzebbuga. Triathletes plunge into the sea at 7 a.m. and the cut-off time is eight hours.

Registration will be held on Friday evening at the Al Fresco Restaurant, Birzebbuga. Entry is open to singles and relay teams.

Urban Jungle, Ultimate Nutrition, Alf Mizzi and Sons, George Barthet Ltd and Better Living will be the main sponsors on the day.