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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Colchester brother and sister excel in the world of Obstacle Course Racing
AN inspirational Colchester athlete is celebrating after he was crowned British Champion for his unique skills tackling obstacles for a third year. Harry Jeffery, 13, has been handed the Obstacle Course Racing title for the third consecutive year after an impressive performance at the British OCR Championships in Scotland. Representing Team GBR, he tackled a challenging 3km course with more than 20 obstacles, including mud, climbs, and technical rigs. His sister, Sophie Jeffery, aged ten, also had an outstanding race, finishing second after being crowned British Champion last year. The siblings train together on their garden rig, constantly motivating each other, and between them their achievements are impressive. Harry Jeffery (Image: Stuart Jeffery) Harry is the reigning FISO World Champion, a European Championships podium finisher, and holds the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance traversed using hooks in one minute. Sophie is the 2023 Spartan World Champion, having taken the title in the Bahamas. She was the first British female to take the title. The siblings are set to compete in the first Spartan European Championships in Henley-on-Thames this weekend. With Obstacle Course Racing recently added to the modern pentathlon at the next Olympic Games, the sport is on track to become a standalone Olympic discipline. Sophie Jeffery (Image: Stuart Jeffery) The future looks promising for Harry and Sophie, with the European Championships in Portugal and the World Championships in Sweden on the horizon. Dad Stuart said: "The two siblings train side-by-side on their garden rig, constantly pushing each other and proving that talent, teamwork, and a lot of heart can take you to the top. "Between them, they've racked up an impressive list of achievements. "The future is bright. Harry and Sophie are ready to represent their country, their sport, and their hometown with everything they've got."
Al Etihad
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Arabian Warrior obstacle course race series to take place at Lammah Al Bahr (Gathering by the Sea) festival
17 Mar 2025 13:32 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Arabian Warrior is bringing its adrenaline-fueled Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) series to Abu Dhabi for the first time at Lammah Al Bahr festival, Al Dhafra, on April 5, Al Bahr is Al Dhafra's coastal festival, offering a blend of tradition and modernity, with seaside views, sports, live entertainment, and diverse F&B natural landscape of Al Mugheirah Beach will provide competitors with a unique challenge, blending rugged terrain, open beaches, and demanding environmental elements to test endurance, resilience, and Warrior is proud to collaborate with venue partners Lammah Al Bahr and Spinneys UAE, whose support is instrumental in bringing this world-class OCR event to Abu event will welcome 1,500 participants, ranging from elite athletes to corporate teams, and families, all ready to tackle obstacles that challenge both physical and mental strength. Whether navigating heights, confined spaces, or water-based challenges, competitors will be pushed beyond their comfort zones, embracing the true warrior race will focus on team participation, with 20 teams competing in the 5km team event. The collaborative nature of the course makes it an ideal challenge for corporate groups, friends, and families eager to test their resilience as a unit. With its debut in Abu Dhabi, Arabian Warrior is set to deliver an unforgettable experience at Lammah Al Bahr, where adventure, endurance, and scenery come together for the ultimate OCR challenge.
Filipino Times
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Filipino Times
Arabian Warrior makes its Abu Dhabi debut at Lammah Al Bahr, Al Dhafra
Following a highly successful season in Saudi Arabia, Arabian Warrior is set to make history by bringing its adrenaline-fueled Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) series to Abu Dhabi for the first time. The much-anticipated event will take place at Lammah Al Bahr, Al Dhafra, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Nestled along the pristine shores of Abu Dhabi, Lammah Al Bahr is Al Dhafra's vibrant coastal festival, offering an energetic blend of tradition and modernity. With breathtaking seaside views, thrilling sports, live entertainment, and diverse F&B experiences, it serves as the perfect setting for Arabian Warrior's debut in the UAE. The stunning natural landscape of Al Mugheriah Beach will provide competitors with a unique challenge, blending rugged terrain, open beaches, and demanding environmental elements, a true test of endurance, resilience, and teamwork. Arabian Warrior is proud to collaborate with venue partner Lammah Al Bahr and Spinneys UAE, whose support is instrumental in bringing this world-class OCR event to Abu Dhabi. The event will welcome 1,500 participants, ranging from elite athletes to corporate teams and families, all ready to tackle obstacles that challenge both physical and mental strength. Whether navigating heights, confined spaces, or water-based challenges, competitors will be pushed beyond their comfort zones, embracing the true warrior spirit. This year's race will feature a major focus on team participation, with 20 teams competing in the exhilarating 5KM team event. The collaborative nature of the course makes it an ideal challenge for corporate groups, friends, and families eager to test their resilience as a unit. With its debut in Abu Dhabi, Arabian Warrior is set to deliver an unforgettable experience at Lammah Al Bahr, where adventure, endurance, and breathtaking scenery come together for the ultimate OCR challenge.
Gulf Today
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Khorfakkan tests grit of over 5,000 participants
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Tigers Challenge organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau today, Saturday, in Khorfakkan, attracted more than 5,000 participants and supporters in different categories and endurance levels in the largest obstacle race in the country. The OCR Tigers Challenge, staged amidst the picturesque nature and the early morning breeze of Khorfakkan, the Bride of the East Coast, witnessed enthusiastic participation from adventure enthusiasts who took part in various exciting competitions targeting various age groups, over multiple distances. While adults raced over 4 kilometres and 8 kilometres, children's races were in the range of 600 metres and 1,200 metres. The OCR Challenge included a variety of obstacles designed to test physical strength and endurance of participants who competed in an atmosphere of infectious enthusiasm, excitement and positive energy. Participants also negotiated the challenges of climbing walls, barbed wire barriers, crawling, running and swinging with ropes and were divided into two main categories for adults and children starting from the age of four. Cash prizes were allocated to the winners of the first places in the 8 km race. The first prize winners in the men's and women's category received $2,000 , while the runners-up in the second and third place received $1,000 and $500 respectively. The first prize winners in the 400-km category, both men and women, received $750, while the runners-up in the second and third place received $500 and $250. Speaking on the occasion, Tariq Saeed Allay, Director General of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, stressed that hosting of the OCR Challenge stems from the emirate's vision to promote a healthy sports culture and make sports part of the daily lifestyle of Sharjah's residents and visitors. Allay expressed his pleasure over the huge turnout for the sporting spectacle, which reflects the community's interest in sports and physical activity. The SGMB Director General pointed out the importance of these sporting activities to encourage individuals of all ages to challenge themselves physically and mentally and add new accomplishments to their credit in an environment full of positive energy, promote a healthy lifestyle and spread the culture of sports among all segments of society. The race participants and spectators also thanked the organisers and lauded the successful organisation of the event in cooperation with a number of sponsors supporting community sports, with the aim of enhancing Khorfakkan's position as a distinguished sports destination at the state level. They pointed out the world-class professional facilities and equipment organised for race and the sporting spirit of challenge and the races that were designed for various fitness levels and ages of the participants, which made the race an exceptional experience for everyone. The OCR Challenge championship attracted support of a number of government and private entities, including Sharjah Police General Command, Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, Khorfakkan Hospital, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, Zulal Water Factory, Sharjah Social Services Department, Khorfakkan City Municipality, Khorfakkan Club, Bee'ah Group, Sharjah Sports Council, University of Sharjah, Sharjah International Marine Sports Club and Oceanic Hotel. Diversity and endurance The first race targeting adults included two categories – a 4-km race with 15 challenges and an 8-km race with 20 challenges, as well as a 400-metre race with 10 obstacles. The open race for children aged 4 to 14 years was divided into two categories, a 600-metre race for children aged 4 to 6 years and a 1200-metre race for children aged 7 to 14 years. The city of Khorfakkan on Sharjah's east coast is known for its natural beauty and numerous tourist, cultural and sports attractions. The city is loved for its moderate climate, spectacular coastline and beaches, mountains, valleys and waterfalls.
