Malta has won Gold and Bronze at the European Triathlon Union Championships being held in Alanya, Turkey.

Triathlon Malta was represented by six delegates, with five athletes participating in their relative age groups covering a distance of 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run.

Newcomer Hannah Pace, participating in her first ever international race and   stormed to an impressive Age Group victory, clocking in 2hours 13 mins in the 20 - 25 age group category.

Current Triathlon champion Keith Galea had an impressive showing registering a personal best time on the distance, clocking 1 hour 57 mins and winning a bronze medal in the process.

The rest of the team performed well, with current Duathlon champion Fabio Spiteri finishing eighth in his category within the 35 – 39 age group and registering a personal best time of 2 hours one minute. Johanna Calleja registered a personal best time in the 25 -29 age group, finishing 5th in a time of 2 hours 20 minutes.

Current Triathlon champion Danica Bonello Spiteri, encountered some technical difficulties in the bike leg but gave a solid and determined performance throughout finishing in 2hours 28 mins.

“It is a totally great honour to witness such a strong and solid performance by our athletes here in Alanya. Their results are the fruit of their hardwork as well as the support that we have obtained from the Malta Olympic Committee, Kunsill Malti ghall-Isport as well as technical support from the European Triathlon Union” said Cyp Dalli, President of the Malta Triathlon Federation. “Our athletes go through a lot of personal sacrifice and commitment and thus such results become even more meaningful to all.”

Bronze Medal Winner Keith Galea and Gold Medallist Hannah Pace