Timeframe: Sheikh Mohammad riding in 2001 endurance race – in pictures

In April 2001, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who at the time was Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, took part in the second Al Ahram International Endurance Championship. All photos: AFP
In April 2001, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who at the time was Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, took part in the second Al Ahram International Endurance Championship. All photos: AFP
The 100-kilometre endurance race was won by Sheikh Mohammed, now Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
The 100-kilometre endurance race was won by Sheikh Mohammed, now Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed riding through Egypt's Saqqara desert against a backdrop of pyramids on April 21, 2001.
Sheikh Mohammed riding through Egypt's Saqqara desert against a backdrop of pyramids on April 21, 2001.
In the race, Sheikh Mohammed rode Faih, a chestnut gelding.
In the race, Sheikh Mohammed rode Faih, a chestnut gelding.
The marathon event attracted riders from Egypt, the UAE, Syria and Jordan.
The marathon event attracted riders from Egypt, the UAE, Syria and Jordan.
Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed, right, who died in 2015, finished third in the race.
Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed, right, who died in 2015, finished third in the race.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed also took part in the marathon ride.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed also took part in the marathon ride.