Middle Distance champions crowned and sprint course records at Triathlon Series

The event also served as the Malta Triathlon Federation National Middle-Distance Championships, attracting a strong field of elite and age-group athletes.

The championship race featured a non-drafting format consisting of a 1.5km swim, 60km bike, and 15km run, while the sprint race delivered fast and dynamic racing over a shorter distance.

From the opening swim, the pace was aggressive, with Malta’s leading triathletes quickly establishing themselves at the front. On the bike, the rolling Salini course proved decisive, where pacing, positioning, and consistency played a key role in shaping the outcomes.

The middle-distance championship highlighted the rising standard of Maltese triathlon. Keith Galea claimed both the race win and the National Middle-Distance title in 2:51:22. In the women’s race, Krista Kuusijärvi won in 3:10:15, while Deborah Schembri secured the National Middle-Distance Championship title.

The sprint-distance race produced some of the day’s most exciting performances. Kai Azzopardi set a new sprint course record with a time of 56:50, while Zija Fujii took victory in the women’s sprint race after a strong overall performance.

Set against the backdrop of Salini, the event reflected the continued growth of multisport racing in Malta, with strong participation from elite athletes, age-group competitors, and newcomers.

The atmosphere was enhanced by the support of volunteers, spectators, and organisers, contributing to another successful event delivered by Agones SFC.

This year’s Triathlon Series continues to attract growing participation and competitive depth, reflecting the increasing popularity of endurance sport across the Maltese islands. The inclusion of both championship and sprint formats provides valuable racing opportunities for athletes of all abilities.

Following the success of Race 2, attention now turns to the remaining events in the Triathlon Series 2026 calendar, where athletes will continue their pursuit of Triathlete of the Year points and overall series standings, alongside the upcoming National Standard and Super Sprint Championship titles still to be decided.