Two Bahrainis – May Alhaji and Dr Saqer Al Khalifa – showcased extraordinary mental and physical endurance by completing one of the world’s toughest sporting challenges: Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain.
Both athletes told the GDN that they were proud to represent Bahrain on such a prestigious stage, noting that the course presented numerous technical challenges, but their rigorous training and determination helped them successfully reach the finish line.
“Last year was one of the toughest years of my life – physically and mentally, “ said Ms Alhaji.
“I had already qualified for the World Championship in Lahti, Finland, but due to health issues, I couldn’t race.
“It was heartbreaking,” she explained.
“That same year, I failed to qualify for the World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand, and I remember feeling completely defeated. I told myself I’d stop chasing world championship slots and just race for the love of the sport, without the pressure of qualification.”
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