champion-modesty-Gega – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:36:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Luiza Gega, champion of modesty, will, ambition and above all of Europe https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/08/21/luiza-gega-champion-of-modesty-will-ambition-and-above-all-of-europe/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/08/21/luiza-gega-champion-of-modesty-will-ambition-and-above-all-of-europe/#respond Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:35:00 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=186161 TIRANA, Aug 21 /ATA/ The athlete Luiza Gega on Saturday evening was named the champion of Europe in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, climbing to the top of Europe with the red and black flag on the running track.
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared Sunday on social media the magical moments of the athlete who was overwhelmed with emotion and unable to hold back her tears after finishing the race.

“Good morning and with these historical moments given by a champion of modesty, will and ambition and since last night also the champion of Europe, I wish you all a beautiful Sunday ahead,” said Rama.

The Albanian athlete rendered a fantastic performance on the track in the final of the 3000 meter steeplechase, winning the title of the Champion in the 2022 European athletics championship held in Munich.

The Albanian champion went to the final with the best time recorded in the qualifying phase and was the main contender to win this race.

She took the lead in the race after the first 100 meters, leaving behind all her rivals. The Albanian athlete managed to cross the finish line alone with a time of 9.11.31, smashing the record of the European Championship by 6 seconds, which was set in 2010 by the Russian Yuliya Zaripova.
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