Taking part in a competitive triathlon following a long break from the sport, Birkirkara St Joseph’s Dermot Galea, currently following a university course in the UK, turned in a stunning performance in a race from the Full Boar Triathlon Series. Galea finished second, with his split times reminiscent of his heyday.

The race was held in Market Bosworth Lake in Leicestershire. Barry Farrugia, another Birkirkara St Joseph triathlete, also participated in the race which took off with a 1,500m swim in windy conditions.

The former Malta champion, showing flashes of his best, took the lead from the outset, opening a gap of one-and-a-half minute after completing the swim in 21mins 47secs.

Following a typical fast transition, Galea was out on the 42-kilometre bike segment, aware of a couple of very strong cyclists on his heels.

Halfway through the cycle, he was caught by Hywel Davis and, although Galea tried hard to hold on to his lead, the Briton was too strong for him.

Finishing the cycle in one hour, six minutes, 49 seconds, Galea set out chasing the race leader in the ensuing 10-kilometre run. However, Davis kept his momentum and further extended his lead during this segment of the race.

Galea covered the run in 35 minutes, 42 seconds and the triathlon in two hours, five minutes 14 seconds to claim second place. Farrugia was 29th in two hours, 33 minutes and 31 seconds.