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Winner of the Sheikh Zayed International Endurance Camel Race, John Richardson, with his mount, Tyson
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As part of the Arid Lands Festival, held each year in Hughenden, Queensland, renowned outback and camel aficionado Paddy McHugh and his associates organized this year’s highly successful Sheikh Zayed International Camel Endurance Race over 22 and 23 August 2008. Winner of the race was John Richardson on his camel Tyson. John (pictured right) collected his trophy and a .jpg) $50,000 prize purse at the end of the event.
The 150 km race provided a great opportunity to showcase some of the most beautiful outback scenery Australia has to offer (see photographs right). Named in honour of the founder of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the race is yet another reflection of the growing depth of Australia’s links with the Arab world, highlighting in particular the experiences Australians and Arabs have in common in residing in some of the most arid places on earth.
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