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Events 45 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 12 JULY 2015 National Mountain Running Championships 2015: Galea and Abdilla win national titles The third annual National Moun- tain Running Championships were held on the 23 May in Bingemma under the auspices of the Mgarr and Rabat local councils and the Malta Amateur Athletics Association. The event was sponsored by Pers- kindol (exclusively imported by NM Arrigo Ltd). This year there was an increase of foreign athletes taking part. The race was staged in a unique countryside setting over a distance of 5.6km with a continuous ascent of 139 metres and slight descent of 35 metres, starting from Bingemma, Mgarr reaching one of Malta's high- est points at 240m and finishing in Kuncizzjoni, Rabat. Current National Duathlon cham- pion Keith Galea (B'kara St.Joseph) claimed the title of National Moun- tain Running Champion in a time of 20"32 followed closely by last year's champion, veteran Charlie Cilia (Agones) in 20"40. Matthew Rota (AS Libertas), a young promising athlete claimed third place in a tight sprint finish with Melvin Mifsud (Zurrieq Wolves) in 21"13. In the same race, Tara Abdilla (La Salle) who was third in last year's edition was first from the women in 24"10, clinching the National Moun- tain Running champion title and establishing a new course record. In second place was last year's win- ner, Carmen Hili (St.Pat's) 24"27 and a surprise newcomer - Gianella Persiano Bugeja (Starmax) came in third in 24"43. Tara Abdilla, Angele Sammut and Matthew Rota will be representing Malta in the European Mountain Championships (uphill), which will be held in Porto Muniz, Madeira on 4 July. On the same day, Charles Cilia and Carmen Hili will be repre- senting Malta for the very first time ever in 12th WMRA Long Distance Mountain Running Championships 14th Zermatt Marathon (42 km). Special thanks go to the Mgarr Local Council mayor Paul Vella, the main sponsor Perskindol Malta (NM Arrigo), water sponsor Perla Hargithei (Atlas Trade) as well as Malta Traffic Police and Transport Malta. New Rolex Yacht-Master is now exclusively available at Edwards Lowell Co. Ltd Rolex recently unveiled its latest show-stopping timepiece: the new black and 18 carat Everose gold version of its celebrated nautical Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master. The Yacht-Master, which was first introduced in 1992, is considered a reference among nautical watches, and it embodies the long-term ties between Rolex and the world of sailing. This latest version was unveiled in Basel and is fitted exclusively with Rolex's innovative and pat- ented Oysterflex bracelet. It is also equipped with a rotatable 60- minute graduated bezel, raised nu- merals, the Chroma light display, self-winding mechanical move- ments, and a robust Oyster case. 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Housed in Casa Magazzini, the restaurant also boasts a large terrace on top of the bastions, which is open from early June until late September where you can enjoy a roman- tic meal in the evening. Take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful views of the valley between Rabat and Mtarfa, or just take in the marvelous sun- set. Sharma is open for lunch on Sunday from noon till 4.00pm with last kitchen orders at 3.00pm and all week in the evenings from 6.30pm on- wards with last kitchen orders at 11.00pm. Friday and Satur- day nights you can book either for the first seating (6.30pm-7 .00pm to be ready by 9.00pm) or for the second seating (from 9.00pm onwards). Booking is advised. Young guests must be 7 years and over. Pets not allowed. Smoking is allowed on the ter- race and a cigarette vending machine is also available. For birthday or any other occasion guests can bring their own cake or pre-order from Shar- ma at the time of booking. 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Quality and a sense of purpose are the hall- marks of modern Danish de- sign and these characteristics define Skagen. The stream- lined styles are infused with warmth and character—mak- ing them unmistakably invit- Skagen is a division of the Fossil Group. Founded in 1989, Skagen products can be More foreign athletes took part in this year's National Mountain Running Championships in Bingemma