Over 400 athletes took part in the 40th edition of the Gozo half marathon last Sunday. It was won by first-time Italian participant Giacomo Fontanel, who clocked in at one hour, 20 minutes and 58 seconds, followed closely by Drew Lang who crossed the finished line at 01:21.12. Gozitan Stefan Azzopardi came in third at 01:24.46. The first woman to cross the finishing line was Jacqueline Booker at 01:39.28. A bicycle race was also held. The event was organised by the Xagħra youth centre and the local council.