Meet the Triathlon Team

22 year old Naval Cadet FAVORITE RACE: Katara Triathlon BEST ADVICE FOR NOVICE TRIATHLETES : Prepared to face struggles and failures, just stay committed as you will get stronger & better – stay focused on your weaknesses not your competitors BEST RACE RESULT: 2019 Qatar Elite Triathlon Champion LONG TERM TRIATHLON GOALS: Go under one hour for sprint distance & represent Qatar at the ITU Elite World Championships and major Games BEST MOMENT IN TRIATHLON: Off the bike heading to run FAVORITE DISTANCE: I enjoy short distances more for now, as I’m a former National Team 400m hurdler – my body preform well in short distance

26 years old Manateq FAVORITE RACE: Ironman South Africa BEST ADVICE FOR NOVICE TRIATHLETES: Invest in a reputable coach BEST RACE RESULT: 2018 Qatar Elite National Triathlon Champion LONG TERM TRIATHLON GOALS: Continue to represent Qatar internationally and to lead the way for the next generation of Qatari triathletes! BEST MOMENT IN TRIATHLON: First Qatari to qualify for 70.3 Ironman Worlds and competing at the Asian Games FAVORITE BIKE & WHY? FAVOURITE DISTANCE: Long distances – that’s where I can take of advantage of my swim + bike combo!

18 years old, Junior Elite, Aspire Academy Student FAVORITE RACE: Subic Bay Triathlon BEST ADVICE FOR NOVICE TRIATHLETES: Be patient with your results and be consistent with your training – the most important part is to enjoy! BEST RACE RESULT: 2018 Aqaba West Asian Championship U19 Champion LONG TERM TRIATHLON GOALS: Go under two hours for the Olympic distance and represent Qatar at the ITU Elite World Championships and major Games BEST MOMENT IN TRIATHLON: The mass start of every swim, the feeling of the waves, the excitement of the atmosphere FAVOURITE DISTANCE: Short course triathlon will always be my favourite, not only is it fun, it’s fast and takes a lot out of you!

30 years old, 30-34 Head of the Department of Definition of Islam, Bin Zaid Center FAVORITE RACE: Doha Triathlon BEST ADVICE FOR NOVICE TRIATHLETES: Be patient to reach your goals BEST RACE RESULT: Sprint triathlon 1h12:10 LONG TERM TRIATHLON GOALS: be in the top 3 elites in Qatar BEST MOMENT IN TRIATHLON: Finishing my first IM 70.3 in Colombo, Sri Lanka FAVORITE BIKE & WHY? FAVOURITE DISTANCE: Long distances because I know how to manage my power

31 years old, 30-34 age group, School Physical Education Teacher FAVORITE RACE: SAMLA BEST ADVICE FOR NOVICE TRIATHLETES: Find your passion within the sport, and pursuit it the best you can BEST RACE RESULT: 2nd place at the 2018 Qatar Elite National Triathlon Championships LONG TERM TRIATHLON GOALS: Top 3 in SAMLA BEST MOMENT IN TRIATHLON: First Qatari at the 2018 Al Ghariya Triathlon FAVOURITE DISTANCE: Any distance, and format. I love to race off road, drafting on the road, or all day/night ultra events!