Limassol Lizards Running Team

15/06/2026

LIMASSOL LIZARDS – CYPRUS U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS REVIEW

This weekend, 13–14 June, our athletes competed at the Cyprus U18 Championships, and we are very pleased with the overall results. We saw personal bests, podium finishes, valuable experience gained, and some athletes returning to competition in great form.

A special mention goes to our senior athletes who also competed in additional races:

Antonis Diamantakis won the 400m and achieved a new personal best.

Elijah Gould ran and won with a personal best of 1:51 in the 800m.

U18 Championship Highlights

Bernantet Skordi – 3rd place in the 400m and 2nd place in the 800m.

Christina Cooke – 2nd place in the 1500m and 3rd place in the 3000m.

Masha Zotova (only 12 years old) – 4th place in both the 1500m and 3000m, competing against much older athletes.

Giorgos Amiras – 3rd place in the Steeplechase and 6th place in the 3000m.

Marinos Makris – competed in the 400m and the 4x400m relay team, which finished 3rd.

Ioannis Tooulas – 4th place in the 800m and achieved a PB in the 400m.

Chrysa Tooula – 4th place in the Steeplechase.

Elenios Makris (only 12 years old) – 5th place in the 2000m Steeplechase, competing against older athletes.

Tony Yang – in his first year of track and field, finished 7th in the 3000m.

William Palmer – only 12 years old, completed his first track 3000m race, gaining valuable competition experience.

Overall, we are very happy with the performances. Several athletes achieved personal bests, many gained important championship experience, and the team represented the Limassol Lizards with pride and determination.

For most of our athletes, the season has now come to an end. We have one final competition remaining in two weeks' time, when our senior men and women return to the track.

Congratulations to all athletes for their hard work throughout the season, and thank you to the parents and supporters who continue to support the team every step of the way.

07/06/2026

LIMASSOL LIZARDS – ΠΑΓΚΥΠΡΙΟ ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑ ΕΣΥΑΑ υ12 2026 5-6 Ιουνίου

Θερμά συγχαρητήρια σε όλους τους αθλητές και τις αθλήτριές μας που προκρίθηκαν και αγωνίστηκαν στα Παγκύπριο Πρωταθλήμα!

🏆 Μεταλλιούχοι

🥇 Παγκύπριοι Πρωταθλητές
• Sofronis Nikolaou – 65μ. Εμπόδια
• Azzaya Alippa – 600μ. (PB)

🥈 Αργυρά Μετάλλια
• Antrileni Tsifti – 75μ.
• Dimitris Gavalas – 65μ. Εμπόδια
• Ivy Harvey – 600μ.

🥉 Χάλκινο Μετάλλιο
• Ioanna Oikonomou – 75μ.

🏅 Μία Ανάσα από το Βάθρο
• Pavlos Pavlou – 4η θέση (75μ.)
• Charalambos Agathaggelou – 4η θέση (1000μ.)
• Melina Chrysostomidou – 4η θέση (600μ., PB)
• Konstantina Dimou – 4η θέση (600μ.)

📈 Εξαιρετικές Ατομικές Επιδόσεις (PB)
• Azzaya Alippa
• Melina Chrysostomidou
• Kyril Kninenko
• Giorgos Economou
• Marios Eleutheriou
• Ektoras Evangelou

Όλοι οι αθλητές μας αγωνίστηκαν με πάθος, αποφασιστικότητα και αθλητικό ήθος, κάνοντάς μας περήφανους.

Ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ στους γονείς για τη στήριξη και την εμπιστοσύνη τους καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια της χρονιάς.

🏆 Σύνολο: 6 Παγκύπρια Μετάλλια

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English

LIMASSOL LIZARDS – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS U12 2026 5-7th of June

A huge congratulations to all our athletes who qualified and competed at the National Championships U12

🏆 Medal Winners

🥇 National Champions
• Sofronis Nikolaou – 65m Hurdles
• Azzaya Alippa – 600m (PB)

🥈 Silver Medals
• Antrileni Tsifti – 75m
• Dimitris Gavalas – 65m Hurdles
• Ivy Harvey – 600m

🥉 Bronze Medal
• Ioanna Oikonomou – 75m

🏅 Just Missing the Podium
• Pavlos Pavlou – 4th Overall (75m)
• Charalambos Agathaggelou – 4th Overall (1000m)
• Meli

24/05/2026

The Under-20 Championships were held last weekend, and we came away with a few podium finishes.

Elijah finished 3rd in the 400m and 1st in the 800m. Dimitris took 2nd place in the steeplechase, and Christina finished 3rd in the 1500m.

We also had success in the 4x400m relays. Elijah was part of the boys' team that won 1st place, while Christina and Berna were part of the girls' team that finished 3rd.

It wasn't our strongest competition overall. We had athletes dealing with illness, it's exam period, and for some of our younger athletes it was a valuable learning experience. There were performances that could have been better, but that's part of sport. It's done now, and our focus shifts to what's next.

The important thing is that every competition provides experience. We will sit down, reassess, learn from our mistakes, and use those lessons to improve for the next challenge.
Well done to everyone who took part. The goal is not only to achieve results but also to learn how to be competitive, stay consistent, set goals, and handle both success and disappointment. Sport teaches us many of the same lessons that life does—there are highs and lows, victories and setbacks.

So let's keep learning, keep improving, and most importantly, let's keep running.

15/05/2026

New Cyprus U23 Record 10000m Congratulations Alicia.

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ΝΕΟ ΠΑΓΚΥΠΡΙΟ ΡΕΚΟΡ Κ23 ΣΤΑ 10.000Μ. Η ΑΛΙΣΙΑ ΦΙΝΙΣ!!!
Η Αλίσια Σόφι Χάι Φίνις είναι από τα ξημερώματα τής Παρασκευής, 15 Μαΐου 2026, η νέα κάτοχος τού παγκύπριου ρεκόρ κάτω των 23 ετών, στα 10.000μ.! Η αθλήτρια τού Κρίστοφερ Μπάουστ έτρεξε για πρώτη φορά φέτος αυτήν την απόσταση, στους τελικούς τής Southland Conference (SLC), στα πανεπιστημιακά πρωταθλήματα των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών Αμερικής, στην πόλη Νακοντότσιες τού Τέξας, τερματίζοντας στη 2η θέση, σε 35:48.17, χαρίζοντας στο Τέξας Α&Μ το ασημένιο μετάλλιο. Το προηγούμενο ρεκόρ κατείχε από τις 27 Μαΐου 2017, η Ροδάμα Λαγωνίδου, με 36:37.14. Η Αλίσια Φίνις, η οποία γαλουχήθηκε στον στίβο στη Λεμεσό, από το τέλος τής περσινής χρονιάς μπορεί επίσημα να εκπροσωπεί την Κύπρο σε όλες τις διεθνείς διοργανώσεις.

Θυμίζουμε ότι την περσινή χρονιά, η Φίνις κέρδισε δύο χάλκινα μετάλλια στους τελικούς τής SLC, στα 10.000μ. (36:29.25) και στα 5.000μ. (17:12.02). Τα σημερινά 35:48.17 είναι και η 3η κορυφαία επίδοση στην ιστορία τού Τέξας Α&Μ στα 10.000μ. Επόμενες υποχρεώσεις τής 21χρονης πρωταθλήτριάς μας θα είναι ο δρόμος των 5.000μ. στο πρωτάθλημα τής SLC το Σάββατο, 16 Μαΐου 2026, ξημερώματα Κυριακής για μας στην Κύπρο.

Θερμά συγχαρητήρια Αλίσια και Κρίστοφερ Μπάουστ για το νέο παγκύπριο ρεκόρ. Καλή συνέχεια...
Islanders Track & Field/Cross Country

10/05/2026

Really proud of this U16 group from May 9–10. Results matter, but improvement matters even more. At this stage, athletes are still discovering their sport, learning through mistakes, and building confidence. Competing, showing up, and giving their best is what truly counts. 👏
Day 1 Results

🥇 Giwrgos Amiras – 1st place, 1000m (2011)
🥇 Elenios Makris – 1st place, 1000m (2013)
🥈 Masha Zotova – 2nd place, 1000m (2013)
🥈 Tony Anqing Yang – 2nd place, 1000m (2011)
🥈 Antwnis Kousis – 2nd place, 300m (2013)
🥉 Ninos Nikolaou – 3rd place, 300m (2013)
🥉 Xrysa Tooula – 3rd place, 1000m (2011)

Antreas Swkratous – 4th place, 300m (2013)
Virwnas Athanasiou – 4th place, 300m (2012)
Finn Korcz – 5th place, 300m (2013)
Marinos Makris – 5th place, 300m (2011)

Day 2 Results

🥇 Elenios Makris – 1st place, 600m (2013)
🥈 Masha Zotova – 2nd place, 600m (2013)
Virwnas Athanasiou – 600m (2012)
Marinos Makris – 600m (2011)
Ninos Nikolaou – 4th place, 600m (2013)
Antonis Kousis – 4th place, 150m (2013)
James Chen – 5th place, 600m (2012)

Well done to every athlete for the effort, attitude, and courage to compete. The journey continues! 💪🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

07/05/2026

Race Calendar

07/05/2026

Busy weeks ahead for our team 🇨🇾

This week, five of our athletes travelled to Greece to compete against some of the best athletes in the country. To qualify, each athlete had to win first place in Cyprus.

A huge congratulations to Elijah, who won 1st place after an incredible comeback in the final stages of the race, making both Cyprus and our team proud. Most of our athletes achieved season bests and personal bests, while others gained valuable international experience that will help them grow stronger for the future.

Upcoming race schedule:

• 9–10 May — Under-16 Championships
• 15 May — Matsia (Day 1)
• 16 May (morning) — Under-12 Regionals (National qualifiers)
• 17 May — Matsia (Day 2)
• 5–6 June — Under-12 National Championships
• 12–13 June — Παγκύπριο Πρωτάθλημα U18
• 27–28 June — Παγκύπριο Πρωτάθλημα Ανδρών – Γυναικών (Seniors)

We are proud of all our athletes and excited for the busy racing season ahead.

Good luck to everyone

04/05/2026

Good morning ☀️

Today, our team is travelling to the Greece School Nationals 🇬🇷🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We would like to wish all of our athletes a safe journey and the very best of luck in their competitions. We are proud of all your hard work and dedication — go out there and give it your all! 💪🔥

Good luck team! 🍀

01/05/2026

🏁 GYMNASIUM SCHOOL NATIONAL FINALS 🏁

Thursday
April 30th

One more race done. The Gymnasium School National Finals came to an end, and our athletes once again showed incredible determination, heart, and fighting spirit. The athletes who qualified from the regionals stepped up on the national stage and delivered some amazing performances.

🏆 1,000m Boys
🥇 — National Champion
🥈 — an incredible second place while competing against athletes two years older than him.

🏃‍♂️ 600m Boys
🥈 ._ — in an extremely close photo finish for second and third place.
4️⃣ Tony Yang — only 20 milliseconds away from the podium in one of the tightest races of the day.

🏃‍♀️ 1,000m Girls
🥉 Masha Zotova — despite being two years younger than the competition, she fought all the way to third place, finishing less than half a second from second. A true fighter with a very promising future ahead.

🏃‍♀️ 600m Girls
5️⃣ Chrysa Tooula— not her best race, but every competition is a lesson, an experience, and another step forward. The potential for the podium is there, and we know she’ll come back even stronger and more determined in the next races.

Proud of every single athlete for their effort, discipline, courage, and sportsmanship. Success is not only medals — it’s growth, resilience, and the willingness to keep pushing forward.

The future is bright. 💪🔥

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