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STANDING OUT IN THE STORM

For a business that organises international mass participation events, the impact of the response to coronavirus was devastating. Nevertheless, Michael Lemmel remains optimistic about the future.

The year started well. After finishing 2019 on a high note and record numbers with Swimrun Malta, Ötillö were looking forward to a bright season. Their first event of 2020, Swimrun Catalina, went ahead as planned on 1 March.

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