Sheikh Mohammed proud of UAE team victory

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (SUPPLIED)

Published Monday, July 26, 2010

By Staff

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, came first as the UAE endurance team won the 160km Stars Challenge race at Austin Park in England on Monday.

"I am proud of the UAE endurance team who won yesterday’s 160 km Stars Challenge endurance race in England," Sheikh Mohammed said on his Facebook page.

He was followed home by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, who took the second place, with Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum finishing third.

The race came as part of the UAE endurance team's preparations for the World Endurance Championships to be held in Kentucky, US, in September, where they will be led by Sheikh Mohammed.

Dozens of other riders from different countries around the world took part in the race, including participants from Britain, Spain, France, Argentina, Poland, India and other European countries.

Also there to watch the race was Dubai Deputy Ruler and Finance Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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