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Athletics: Gibraltar to host a major Grand Prix event

Gibraltar's Amateur Athletics Association (GAAA) will be hosting a Grand Prix event in Gibraltar on: 28th October 2006
International "Rock of Gibraltar" Mountain Race (WMRA Grand Prix race Gibraltar).

The race will start from Queensway Quay and end at the top of The Rock. It is an 11km race for men and an 8km race for women. Participants will be arriving from all over the world, including Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Germany and many others as well as having our local racers taking part. The hosting of this event is significant in as much as an exception has been made to the standard requirement, of a typical mountain racing circuit. This is so in as much as the usual requirements are that the track is not paved. The fact that the IAAF has brushed this issue aside, reflects the trust and value that they place on Gibraltar being able to host a successful event. We must thank Freddie for his outstanding effort in clinching this great opportunity for sport on Gibraltar and for the tireless work he continues to provide our athletes on The Rock.

Speaking to Freddie Chappory (President GAAA) over the Easter break, he stated he was proud of the fact Gibraltar was to host such a major event. Such an event however, does not come cheaply and Freddie is in the process of trying to find as many sponsors as possible to help support such a high profile event. Please feel free to contact Freddie to find out how you can help:

Gibraltar Amateur Athletic Association
Mr F Chappory President
41 Alert House,
Varyl Begg Estate.
Gibraltar TEL NO (350) 52200.

The Italian Athletic Federation through the World Mountain Running Association has invited GAAA to send a team composed of boys and girls (age 16 & 17) to the World Youth Team Challenge being held in the Susa Valley, near Turin, on 25 June 2006. A qualifying time trial will be held on Saturday 29th April starting from Jumpers (Rosia Road) and finishing at the top cable car station. The race starts at 6.00pm registration commences at 5.30 pm.

Click here: to view some of the other Mountain Running events scheduled

Below are the results of the final youth track meeting which was held on 10 April together with the final league table.

YOUTH WINTER TRACK LEAGUE 2006
RESULTS