Thea Parnis Coleiro set a new national record and booked her place in the 200m final at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje.
Racing at the National Stadium Todor Proeski, the Maltese sprinter clocked 24.06 seconds in her semi-final heat, placing third and advancing to Friday’s final. Her time set a new national record in both the Under 18 and Under 20 categories.
The 200m final is scheduled for Friday, 25 July, at 10:20 a.m.
Malta’s participation at the EYOF continues on Friday, with Alycia Cassar competing in the -63kg taekwondo event from 11:24 a.m. On Saturday, Sophie St. John will feature in the balance beam final, starting at 2:20 p.m.
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