Professional jet ski athlete Mohammed Burbayea has 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. The athlete is well on his way towards garnering another Triple Crown Season, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.
And while winning is an integral part of Mohammed Burbayea’s DNA, he believes it is all the more meaningful for him to proudly represent Kuwait on the world stage. His most recent victory at the World Series is made all the more special by being the first major competition he had returned to after being away for more than a year and a half, due to the ongoing worldwide challenges presented by the current pandemic.
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 are carried forward 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 where the World Series events were held in Belgium, America, and Thailand. He reiterated that this is only a first step towards another triple crown and that there is still much work to be done in the meantime to prepare for the upcoming challenges.
Nonetheless, 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.”
Burbayea went on to further thank his host of supporters and sponsors, whose support he is always eternally grateful for. They include the Kuwait Public Authority for Sport, Kuwait Marine Club, as well as Kuwait Finance House, the Kuwait Center for Physiotherapy, and 6-year sponsor, Red Bull.
But that’s not all for our champion, as Burbayea has more exciting plans in Kuwait. Through his long-standing working relationship with Red Bull, he plans on opening his own school, the Pro Rider Academy, to teach watercraft novice students and enthusiasts proper riding techniques. He wants the school to be open and accessible to all to 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. To find out more about Mohammed Burbayea and the ongoing Jet Ski World Series, follow @RedBullKuwait on Instagram and Twitter, @RedBull on Facebook, and @m.burbayea on Instagram.
