Hundreds take part in Aspire race

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK

DOHA THE second race in the annual Aquathon series organised by Aspire attracted hundreds of competitors and spectators.

The Aquathon races feature a swim in the Aspire Dome pool and run around Aspire Zone. In a bid to encourage active lifestyle from an early age , the second edition has been divided into four categories to include younger athletes, junior 2 (10-11 year olds), junior 3 (12-13 year olds), adults, and team.

Jacob Alkhulaifi won the boys division in a time of 9:43 in the 10 and 11 age group category, while Ellie Walters (junior 2) was the fastest girl in 10:13.

In the 12 and 13 age group category, Oisin Tubridy was the fastest boy in 19:56, and Tara Swords (junior 3) was the fastest girl in 22.23.

“This is my second Aquathon event this year. I really enjoy competing in the races as I love to run. I can’t wait for the next one as I would like to improve my time,” said junior competitor Tara Swords.

Julien Periard won the open race for men with a time of 26:51, whilst Rebecca Grace was the fastest in the women’s event with a time of 29:54 Team MM Siverskyy and Riding completed the relay with fastest time of 23.40.

George Ma, a relay competitor, commented, “I enjoy competing in the Aquathon races because it is a great way to build up my strength and endurance, allowing me to really push myself.” The series includes five races, each of which consist of a 500m swim followed by a 5km run around the picturesque Aspire Park. The junior division boasts two modified circuits; the 10-11 year old age category (junior 2) is comprised of a 100m swim and 1.5km run, while the 12- 13 year old age category (junior 3) features a 200m swim and 3km run.

The Aquathon is organised by Aspire Logistics and is designed to help improve one’s cardiovascular fitness, as well as their overall health.

Subsequently, the overall aim of the Aquathon is to support Aspire Zone’s vision to encourage a healthy lifestyle through fun and popular physical activities such as, running and swimming.

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