Sheikh Ahmed bin Hasher Al Maktoum
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | الشيخ أحمد بن حشر آل مكتوم |
| Sport | Shooting, double trap |
| Olympic result | Gold, double trap, Athens 2004 |
| Olympic Games | Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 |
Source: Olympics.com: Shaikh Ahmed Almaktoum1
Athens 2004
Sheikh Ahmed hit 144 of 150 targets in qualifying, an Olympic record, and won the final with a total of 189. It was the UAE's first Olympic medal of any colour.1,2
At the same Games he finished fourth in the single trap, one shot short of the podium. He had first competed at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000.1
Sources
- Olympics.com: Shaikh Ahmed Almaktoum
- Emirates News Agency (WAM): UAE Shooting Federation dedicates Olympic medal (17 August 2004)
Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.