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maltatoday SUNDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2017 Sport 50 ATHLETICS TRIATHLETE Graham Borg celebrated a successful outing at the Vattenfall World Triathlon in Stockholm last weekend, when he earned a Gold Medal in the 35-40 Age Group. Borg was competing in the Li- censed Category which is a cat- egory in between Elite and Age Group. A total of 150 males took part in this category. Borg won his Age Group and registered a 5th overall placing. In all over 2,000 athletes took part. Borg competed in the Standard Distance – 1.5km swim, 38km cycle and 10km run. The non- drafting race was held in relatively good conditions though the bike and run segments were chal- lenging. The 38km bike segment consisted of four loops with an ap- proximate 700m elevation, whilst the run was held in the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan, the old city centre. "This was Sweden's biggest triathlon event, which brought thousands of spectators along the course. I felt strong from the start and right now am in a very good place, feeling stronger than ever" said an elated Borg after the race. "My objective this year are to win the Birkirkara St. Joseph Sprint Triathlon Series, aim for a podium place in the National Champion- ships as well as qualify for the Ironman 70.3 championships in South Africa next year" Borg has, so far had a good tri- athlon season, with a second place and win in the first two races of the Birkirkara St. Joseph Sprint Triathlon Series. Borg has also se- cured a win in the Masters A Cat- egory of the Birkirkara St. Joseph Open Water Swim Series. Borg's next international com- mitment will be the Ironman 70.3 Race in Antalya, Turkey in Octo- ber. Gold medal for triathlete Graham Borg in Sweden Graham Borg poses with his gold medal