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30 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 24 NOVEMBER 2019 SPORTS MARATHON THE second stage of the Eurosport Malta International Challenge took place yesterday in Marsascala with ath- letes requiring to cover a 5km distance around the Marsascala seafront. The Men's category saw a dramatic finish, when Philip Vella edged yes- terday's winner Mario Grech to win Stage Two with just one second ad- vantage. Despite this win, Grech still leads the overall classification with an advantage of nearly four minutes over Vella. In the Women's category, Tara Abdilla continues her winning streak and keeps top billing in the overall clas- sification. The Gatorade Team Relay was won by Matthew Xuereb representing Team Barry, who were also winners of yesterday's Stage in Siggiewi and there- fore leading the overall classification with a comfortable advantage over sec- ond placed Green Fox Runners. The Third and Final Stage of the Eu- rosport Malta International Challenge Marathon will take place today. The half marathon will start at 8am from Bugibba and will end in front of the Malta National Aquarium. Philip Vella, Tara Abdilla take Stage 2 honours Eurosport Malta International Challenge Marathon Tara Abdilla Matthew Xuereb (team relay)