Go girl! Janet Richard to represent Malta at the Athletics World Championships in Budapest
She will be competing in her strongest category, the 400m event.
It’s time for the World Championships, the biggest athletics event of the year, and Malta will be represented by none other than Janet Richard.
Janet Richard is set to make her mark on the global stage as she participates in the Athletics World Championships taking place in Budapest this upcoming weekend. With her prowess in the 400m event, Richard is prepared to exhibit her exceptional skills and dedication.
Over the past few years, Janet Richard has consistently proven herself as a standout athlete, embodying Malta's athletic excellence. This summer, she secured a notable achievement by clinching second place in the 400m race during the European Team Championships held in Silesia.
Remarkably, her performance also saw her establish a new national record. Clocking in at an impressive 52.37 seconds, she surpassed her own previous record of 53.49, which she had achieved at the Euro Championships in Munich the previous year.
Having already participated in the 2019 World Championships held in Doha, Qatar, Janet Richard is no stranger to the grandeur of global athletic competitions.
This year, she is geared up for her second World Championships appearance, with her qualifying heat slated for Sunday. Throughout her journey, she is under the guidance of Coach Rebecca Sare.
Good luck, Janet Richard! We’re sure you’ll be making Malta proud!