A huge milestone in Athletics as Maltese triple jumper Raquela Pace continues to make waves on the international athletics stage, this time earning a spot in the Triple Jump Final at the FISU World University Games—a significant achievement that highlights her rising status in the sport.
Competing at the prestigious FISU 2025 event in Rhine-Ruhr outside Berlin, Pace delivered a jump of 13.25 meters, placing 8th overall in the qualifying rounds and securing her place among the top contenders for the final. Her performance not only marks a personal milestone but also signals her emergence as one of the most promising young athletes on the European scene.
This latest success adds to what has already been one of the strongest years for Pace internationally. Her consistent form and steady improvement have made her a standout figure for Malta on the athletics circuit, as she continues to raise the bar with each competition.
Raquela’s qualification to the final underscores her talent, determination, and the hard work behind the scenes—qualities that have defined her season. With the final now ahead, all eyes will be on her next leap as she represents her country with pride on one of the sport’s biggest youth stages.

