Bartolo takes on Zurich race

After coming back from a world record relay swim, Birkirkara St Joseph’s open water swimmer Keith Bartolo had only ten weeks to recover and get back in top shape to take on the 26-kilometre swimming race in Lake Zurich, Switzerland. This race is listed...

After coming back from a world record relay swim, Birkirkara St Joseph’s open water swimmer Keith Bartolo had only ten weeks to recover and get back in top shape to take on the 26-kilometre swimming race in Lake Zurich, Switzerland.

This race is listed among the top ten swims in the world and Bartolo was delighted with his qualification for this big event.

However, an intestinal virus prior to the swim disrupted Bartolo’s preparations. His food intake, which plays a vital role in the build-up for such an event, could not be properly followed.

All this shattered the Maltese swimmer’s chances of a podium finish. However, in the circumstances, he still managed a strong swim and finished among the top ten.

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