Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Veteran runner Grotto clocks up his 800th marathon race

Antonio Grotto (third right) with his team-mates at the end of the Malta Marathon last month.

Each marathon, each race tells a story… a story of determination and hope while pushing to the limit. For 66-year-old Antonio Grotto, the 2016 Malta Marathon signalled a milestone in his career – it was the 800th time that the Italian veteran had ran the 42km distance and more. His reserved and unassuming demeanour belies the energy and enthusiasm that exude from Grotto. He started running some 30 years back when his life had reached a hiatus. So, he felt he needed new challenges, new frontiers that would renew his zest for life. Simply put in his own words, running makes Grotto feel... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.

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