25/08/2026
🇲🇹🚴 A historic result for Maltese cycling in Taranto.
Andrea Mifsud produced a superb ride in the Mediterranean Games Road Race, finishing 5th overall in 3:01:26 after winning the sprint from the chase group behind the medal positions.
The race split early and demanded smart tactical riding throughout. Mifsud stayed in contention in the chase pack, working to close the gap on the leading trio of Tommaso Dati, Tiago Gomes Antunes and Federico Iaomoni, who eventually claimed the medals.
There was also an important team effort behind the result, with Bernard Galea supporting Mifsud during the opening half of the race before Aidan Buttigieg took over in the latter stages and stayed with him through to the final climb.
According to Team Malta, the fifth-place finish represents the best-ever result by Maltese cyclists at Games of this level. 👏🇲🇹
A major performance for Mifsud and another significant step forward for Maltese cycling.
📸 Maltese Olympic Committee