| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Malta |
| Born | 7 May 1995 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Malta |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100 m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.68 (2016) 200 m: 22.25 (2016) |
Luke Bezzina (born 7 May 1995) is a Maltese sprinter. [1] He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Games of the Small States of Europe | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | 5th | 100 m | 10.98 |
| – | 200 m | DQ | |||
| 3rd | 4 × 100 m relay | 41.91 | |||
| European Junior Championships | Rieti, Italy | 35th (h) | 100 m | 11.18 | |
| 2015 | Universiade | Gwangju, South Korea | 47th (h) | 100 m | 11.07 |
| 52nd (h) | 200 m | 22.59 | |||
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 73rd (p) | 100 m | 11.04 |
| 2017 | European Indoor Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 23rd (h) | 60 m | 7.02 |
| Games of the Small States of Europe | Serravalle, San Marino | 4th | 100 m | 10.90 | |
| 6th | 200 m | 22.34 | |||
| European U23 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 37th (h) | 100 m | 10.88 | |
| 25th (h) | 200 m | 22.19 | |||
| 2018 | Championships of the Small States of Europe | Schaan, Liechtenstein | 12th | 100 m | 11.17 |
| 8th | 200 m | 22.46 | |||
| 2021 | Championships of the Small States of Europe | Serravalle, San Marino | 6th | 100 m | 11.15 |
| 2023 | Games of the Small States of Europe | Marsa, Malta | – | 100 m | DQ |
| st | 4 × 100 m relay | 40.59 |
Outdoor
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 10.68 | Marsa | June 25, 2016 |
| 200 m | 22.25 | Marsa | June 26, 2016 |
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