Professional jet ski athlete Mohammed Burbayea has just won the coveted Pro Runabout Grand Prix. This was the first round of a three round Jet Ski World Series, which took place July 21 – 25 only this past month.
In doing so, Mohammed Burbayea has proven once again that winning is as a part of his DNA as representing Kuwait proudly on the world stage. The most recent victory at the World Series is made more special by being the first major competition he’s returned to after being away for more than a year and a half, due to the ongoing world situation.
In Poland, Burbayea’s win was hard fought. His Grand Prix total of 202 points was enough to stay ahead of Danish rider Marcus Jorgensen’s excellent 200-point total. In third place came Jeremy Perez of France to close out the top podium spots. Perez scored a fine total of 192 points. It should be mentioned that points from this round carry on for all riders going into the next World Series tournament.
Mohammed Burbayea felt good after the win. “Poland was an incredible test that I wanted for myself, to take it on as a challenge.” The first place finish has set him up to attempt a repeat of his 2019 World Series triple crown achievement. That year the World Series events were held in Belgium, America, and Thailand. He wanted to make it clear that he had only taken the first step towards another triple crown, and there was still much work to be done in the meantime.
He was thankful to be off to a good start. “I want to thank Red Bull for always being a class-act in the world of sports, especially for how they’ve always treated me.” Burbayea said.
“This victory is dedicated to everyone who continued to believe in me. This is for the people of Kuwait, and its leadership,” he said.
He also made a statement thanking his host of supporters and sponsors, whose support he is always eternally grateful for. They include the Kuwait Public Authority for Sport, and Kuwait Marine Club, as well as Kuwait Finance House, the Kuwait Center for Physiotherapy, and 6-year sponsor, Red Bull.
Mohammed Burbaryea has additional plans in Kuwait. Through his long standing working relationship with Red Bull, Burbayea plans on opening his own school, the Pro Rider Academy, to teach proper riding techniques for enthusiasts and novices in the sport of personal watercraft. He wants the school to be open to all, and help bring in new people into the sport.
Mohammed Burbayea is currently the Guinness World Record holder for most IJSBA wins in the male category. He’s participated in over 150 races during his career, and won 150 trophies, 22 of which he was awarded gold.
The venerable Red Bull athlete will be seen at the second round of the Jet Ski World Series, which will be held at Lake Havasu, Arizona, USA, October 6 – 10, 2021.
Mohammed Burbayea is a professional athlete. He lives and trains in his hometown of Kuwait City, Kuwait.
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