TIRANA, May 26/ATA/ Albanian Triathlon Association, in collaboration with the Municipality of Himara, held the first edition of Himara Triathlon.
This competition, which coincided with the start of the new tourist season, included a 750 m swim, 20 km bike ride and 6 km run.
The organizers of this activity, Helios Billa and Flamur Çelaj, with the support of the Albanian Triathlon Association, took care of the details for a very dignified organization of this competition.
President of the Albanian Triathlon Association Eduard Dalla delivered a speech of welcome to the participants. Dalla was also a competitor in this activity. Mayor of Himara Vangjel Tavo also spoke to the event.
The triathlon was very competitive and created a lot of interest for the attendees. At the end of the activity, there were announced the winners. Albion Ymeri from Kosovo won the first place; in second place there was Tony Greco from Italy and in the third place Eduard Dalla from Albania. For women, the race was dominated by two Albanian girls, Marsela Luzi and Keti Gjipali.
Triathlon Association aims for this competition to become a tradition for Himara, with both national and international participation. /r.e/a.f/p.s./
