Following the lead of the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain triathlon team bagged the New York Ironman Championship title, in the Uninted States yesterday.
The team, which consisted of 16 players, headed by SCYS First Deputy Chairman and Bahrain Athletic Association President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, competed against 2300 international triathletes, representing 30 teams.
Team captain HH Shaikh Nasser and HH Shaikh Khalid dedicated the victory to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
HH Shaikh Nasser praised HM the King for his continuous support, which resulted in achieving various titles for the kingdom in international sports arenas.
He also appreciated the collective efforts paid by Bahraini triathletes in the three stages of the championship.
Despite the rough race course, the team captain achieved a new personal record by finishing the race within 04:42:10 time.
Additionally, HH Shaikh Nasser said that winning the championship adds to Bahrain’s previous triathlon achievements and also promotes for the first Bahrain International Triathlon Championship, which takes place on December 4, 2014.
On his part, HH Shaikh Khalid noted that winning the championship in the team’s fifth international participation is a great achievement.
HH Shaikh Khalid said that the team’s accomplishment in the United States is a result of hard training and preparations, affirming that the latest victory will positively reflect on improving the team’s performance.
The championship took place in Syracuse, New York and consisted of three competitions, including swimming for 1.9 kilometers, cycling for 90 km and a 21 km running race.
Bahrain Triathlon Team Results:
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, finished in 04:42:10 hours.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, finished in 05:54:43 hours.
Michael Calahora, finished in 04:34:48 hours.
Nawaf Al Dhaen, finished in 05:13:20 hours.
Ahmed Al Hai, finished in 05:14:04 hours.
Ahmed Al Bosmait, finished in 05:31:19 hours.
Fabian, finished in 05:34:42 hours.
Shaikh Saqr bin Salman Al Khalifa, finished in 05:45:21 hours.
David Taylor, finished in 05:50:30 hours.
Hamad Al Muraisi, finished in 05:50:59 hours.
Abdullah Al Shamlan, finished in 06:09:43 hours.
Emad Al Dossary, finished in 07:26:57 hours.
Woman triathlete, Zeyor, finished in 06:56:49 hours.
Woman triathlete, Shaikha Noora bint Isa Al Khalifa, finished in 07:09:09 hours.
Woman triathlete, Shaikha Muneera bint Saqr Al Khalifa, finished in 07:40:12 hours.