The second edition of Xterra Malta Triathlon has lured around 195 endurance triathletes who will be pushing to muster the challenging off-road terrain in Golden Bay this Sunday. Xterra, an international series with races held around the globe, is essentially an off-road triathlon. Sunday's race starts at 9.30am. Competitors will be undertaking a 1.5km swim in Golden Bay, a mountain bike course of 30km around Majjistral and Miżieb, and an 11km run around the Ġnejna plateau. "The main aim of the event is to encourage sports in nature, combining discipline, self-discovery and competition in an environment that is both beautiful and demanding," the organisers said. "The race in Malta has attracted over 25 elite professionals and 170 age-groupers from 21 countries." Professional athletes will be vying for the $7,500 prize fund while the top amateurs will secure a slot at the coveted World Xterra Championships, held every year in Hawaii. This year sees the return of Hungarian Brigitta Poor, winner of the women's race in 2015, as well as three of the top-five placed athletes in the men's race. Also taking part in this Sunday's race is upcoming Karl Shaw, fresh from his success in...
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