In the biggest ever Dolphin Energy Doha Dash, runners enjoyed the unique experience of running on Qatar’s MotoGP track at Losail International Circuit in 5km, 3km and 1km races. The event also hosted a 1km walk specifically for ladies.
British runner and double gold Olympic Champion, Dame Kelly Holmes, ambassador for the event took part in the 5km race, running alongside Qatari citizens, residents and athletes.
First place in the men’s 5km race was Mounier Bouzaiane and the women’s 5km was won by Katie Palfreeman, with impressive times of 17m37s and 20m46s respectively. In the 3km race, 12-year old Ellie Walters won the ladies in a time of 12m54s and Ali Mohammed won the men’s in 10m56s. The winners of the 1km Mini Doha Dash were Erin King and Qusai Attiyat.
The trophies were presented by Dolphin Energy, GO Sport, Dame Kelly Holmes and Qatari hurdler Mariam Farid. Every participant who crossed the finish line was congratulated with a medal.
“Go Sport is delighted to have played an important role in bringing the community together for the Doha Dash on National Sport Day. The participation by Dame Kelly Holmes and the enthusiasm of all those who entered highlighted an extremely well organized event,” Andrew Fairall, General Manager Al Mana Fashion Group – Sport Division.
Adel Ahmed Albuainain, General Manager, Dolphin Energy, said: “For the third year running the Dolphin Energy Doha Dash was a great success, with over thousands participating and hundreds of spectators cheering them on.
“The Doha Dash demonstrates our commitment to the importance of maintaining a physically active life and supports the vision and spirit of Qatar National Sport Day.
Jamie Cunningham, CEO & Founder of Professional Sports Group said: “The third Dolphin Energy Doha Dash was even bigger and better than previous years, proving it is a key fixture in the Qatar National Sport Day, and the Qatar sporting calendar.
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