MOVE - The Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre

04/10/2025

It is with great sadness that we learned of the tragic loss of Jeremy Gambin, his wife Lorraine, and Kevin and Alexandra Bonnici in the recent accident in Croatia.

Jeremy was not only a respected figure in Maltese basketball but also an inspiring coach to countless young athletes who had the privilege of training under his guidance. His passion for the game, dedication, and genuine warmth left a lasting impact that extended far beyond the court, shaping the lives of many through sport and mentorship.

The sports community will deeply miss their kindness, energy, and spirit. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing them. May they rest in peace.

Photo Credit: Luxol Sports Club

26/09/2025

Olympic swimmer and 2× World Record Holder Neil Agius continues his most formidable challenge yet: 7 marathon swims around Gozo in 7 days. That’s 271 km of o...

26/09/2025

Exhaustion, mouth ulcers, and 10/10 pain — Neil Agius reveals what really happened during his 271KM world-first swim around Gozo.This is the first-ever post-...

18/09/2025

Neil Agius swimming around Gozo SEVEN times in one week. We were there documenting the whole mental journey and honestly, we're still trying to process what we saw.

This man spent 45+ hours in the water, running on 4 hours sleep a night, and somehow found a way to smile through it all.

Here's the crazy part - during our psych assessments on land, he was so exhausted he'd literally fall asleep mid-test. But the SECOND he hit the water? Total focus. Like the sea switched on some superpower we didn't know existed.

By day 2 he told us he'd reached his limits. Yet every single day he found another level deeper.

The breakthrough moment? When he stopped fighting the exhaustion and just accepted it. That night he slept better than he had all week. His body literally responded to his mind saying "this is how it is now."

"One stroke at a time, with a smile" - that's how he did the impossible.

Sometimes you witness something that reminds you what humans are capable of when they have a real purpose. We feel pretty damn lucky we got to be part of this journey.

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Neil Agius Jasmine Nigel Camilleri

Written by Jasmine Borg Picture this: swimming the equivalent of a marathon every single day for an entire week,  surviving on barely four hours of sleep, battling relentless currents and fatigue. For most of us, it sounds impossible. For Maltese Olympian and world-record holder Neil Agi

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In the water, Neil remains lucid and cognitively focused, showing no dissociation or hallucinations, with stable weight confirming good hydration. Remarkably, he continues to demonstrate humor and social engagement after each swim, in contrast to the withdrawal and rigidity often seen in athletes at this stage. On land, however, dissociation is more apparent, particularly during the QB test. This is a computerized measure of attention and impulsivity, used to understand how the brain maintains focus during structured tasks.

For Neil, such tasks hold less meaning compared to swimming, where he feels fully connected and engaged. He describes water as his primary learning environment, where he acquires lessons that he then applies on land, which may explain why executive functions are more challenging for him outside of the water. Importantly, his self-belief has strengthened since Sunday, with increased confidence in completing the event. While oral pain from tongue ulcers remains his main concern, this appears to be driving even greater determination, increasing his psychological resilience and likelihood of success.

At Move, our role is to closely monitor Neil’s psychological state and mental resilience throughout the event, ensuring that he remains safe, supported, and equipped to sustain performance under extreme conditions.

— Observations from Dr. Nigel Camilleri, Sport Psychiatrist, Move

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03/09/2025

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03/09/2025

Former Olympic swimmer & 2× World Record Holder Neil Agius takes on his toughest challenge yet: 7 marathon swims around Gozo in 7 days. That’s 294 km of open...