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Fabio Spiteri takes second place in Taiwan Deca Ultra Triathlon despite Typhoon delay
Malta’s top ultratriathlete Fabio Spiteri has secured another impressive podium finish, placing second in the Taiwan Ultra Triathlon Deca despite a 24-hour race suspension caused by Typhoon Fung-Wong. The event – Asia’s first Deca-format ultratriathlon – required athletes to swim 38km, cycle 1,800km and run 421.95km. Spiteri completed the challenge in 229 hours, four hours…
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Fabio Spiteri makes history for Malta in gruelling Deca-Triathlon World Cup
Malta earns its first-ever podium finish in a global ultra-triathlon event as Spiteri breaks national record Maltese ultra-endurance athlete Fabio Spiteri has made sporting history by securing a podium finish in the Deca-Triathlon World Cup held in France, marking the first time Malta has ever placed in the top three of an IUTA (International Ultra…
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University of Malta blocks dog walkers from abandoned track, sparking outrage from animal lovers and activists
The University of Malta is in the spotlight following a sudden decision to restrict access to an old university track that has been a long-time favourite dog-walking ground for dog owners as a rare safe space for walking their pets. The move has sparked a wave of online backlash, led by ultra-endurance athlete and well-known…
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Fabio Spiteri achieves Top 10 Global Ranking in Ultra Triathlon
In a remarkable achievement, Fabio Spiteri, despite hailing  from one of the world’s smallest islands has secured a spot among the top 10 in the global ultra triathlon rankings. Clinching 7th place, Spiteri rose to this elite position after just two ultra triathlon races, competing alongside some of the sport’s most formidable figures, including world record…
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Endurance Athlete Fabio Spiteri raises €74,400 for animal shelters in Malta and Gozo
After five months of relentless fundraising, marked by two gruelling endurance races–the 5x Ironman completed in 92 hours and the DECA triathlon in 264 hours–an ambitious project to support animal welfare has come to a close. Dubbed Project 100, Fabio Spiteri’s campaign has successfully raised €74,400. These funds will soon be distributed in cash, medicine,…
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Fabio Spiteri becomes the first Maltese to complete the DECA Challenge in Italy
Popular Maltese athlete and Ironman competitor, Fabio Spiteri is the first Maltese athlete to complete the DECA challenge in Italy. The DECA challenge in Italy involved a course that included a 38km swim, a 1800km bike ride, and a 422km run. Fabio Spiteri came 7th in the competition with an overall completion time of 264…
