Bahraini athlete Ahmed Almutawa proudly showcased the kingdom’s sporting prowess as he competed in his first ultramarathon in Qatar.
The 26-year-old business development executive secured an impressive 10th place overall in the gruelling 90km Qatar East-to-West Ultramarathon – a challenging race that stretches from Doha to Dukhan – on December 5.
“I feel extremely proud to have run my first ultramarathon,” he told the GDN.
“The race was a true challenge that I powered through and overcame, finishing with an official time of 8.21.58 and securing 10th place overall among 150 participants.”
Abdelaziz Ahnida claimed first place in the event with a time of 6:30:43, followed by Rachid Boudalla in second at 6:36:38, and Murat Kaya in third with 7:03:12.
An ultramarathon is any race longer than the traditional marathon distance of 42.195km, often held on trails, mountains, deserts or rugged terrain, adding difficulty through elevation and varied conditions.
Mr Almutawa admitted the final stretch was the toughest.
“The last 30km were very difficult,” he said, citing rising heat and the relentless sun. “During the run I suffered from ankle pain, a stiff back and extremely tired legs, but you just have to push through and make it to the finish line.”
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