Top Maltese runners compete against Europe’s best in Leuven

George James: "Put me on a fast course and I'll go quicker"

The 31-year-old made his debut for Great Britain in the marathon at the inaugural European Running Championships George James is only getting started. The British marathon runner, at the age of 31, made his international debut at the inaugural European Running Championships on Sunday (April 13) and it was all about performing without any limitations. Competing in just his third ever race over 26.2 miles – he clocked 2:14:59 and 2:11:19 in London…

In an almost Olympic form, Yann Schrub became, on Sunday in Belgium, the 10 km European champion. The result of a permanent questioning.

Top Maltese runners compete against Europe’s best in Leuven

Top Maltese runners compete against Europe’s best in LeuvenMaltese youngsters win four medals at the International Schools Sport Games In a busy week for Maltese athletics, four athletes competed at the European Running Championships in Leuven, Belgium, facing some of Europe’s running elite. Luke Micallef ran the 10K in 30:34, while Lisa Bezzina completed the same distance in 38:06. In the marathon, Simon […] The post Top Maltese runners compete…

Organised between Brussels and Louvain, the first edition of the European Running Championships (including road race) was a success, both for the Belgians involved in the three events represented (10 km, semi-marathon and marathon) with 7 medals gleaned, including 3 in individual. Particularity of this Euro running: it was also open to amateurs, who seized the opportunity to run in the same race as some of the best Europeans in the background ra…

European Running Championships marathons, Day 2

European Running Championships marathons Day two of the first ever European Running Championships, held in Belgium, included the two marathons. Italy’s Iliass Aouani was the surprise winner of the men’s marathon in a thrilling finish. EA Marathon, photo by European Athletics Aouani found himself outnumbered by the Israel trio Maru Teferi, Haimro Alame and Gashau Ayale in the final stages of a hard fought race. As the race entered the final kilom…