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Ahmed Al-Junaahi Completes 174 KM Run for UAE
Emirati runner Ahmed Aljanahi successfully completed the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), a 174-kilometer race, in 37 hours and 50 minutes, surpassing the maximum time limit by 8 hours and 10 minutes. During the race, he faced significant challenges, including stomach pains and extreme fatigue, but managed to recover after communicating with his coach and eating midway through the course. In the final moments of the race, Sheikh Omar bin Saqr Al Qasimi was present and accompanied him for part of the final stage, before Aljanahi finished the last 200 meters carrying the UAE flag, turning the moment into a patriotic symbol. Aljanahi emphasized that the race was more than just a competition; it was a representation of the nation and a personal responsibility. He also plans to participate in another 150-kilometer race in Oman next December.
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