Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz has reached a significant milestone in marine motorsport by surpassing the world speed record in the Formula 4 powerboat category. During an official attempt held yesterday on the waters of Lake Songe in Norway, she achieved a top speed of 129 km/h. This performance successfully eclipsed the previous world record of 128.7 km/h, which had been set by British racer John Brewer over a one-kilometre distance.
This achievement serves as a testament to the rapid advancement of Emirati marine sports and underscores the growing influence of Emirati women competing at the highest global levels. The record-breaking run follows a rigorous three-week technical trial and preparation program, during which Abdulsalam steadily refined her performance to reach the target velocity.
The successful speed trial is a key component of her broader training regimen as she prepares for an upcoming international competition scheduled for November in the United Kingdom. This preparation has been marked by strong technical performance and a focused approach to competitive racing.
International authorities and relevant federations are currently overseeing the necessary procedures to formally certify the new world record. Once finalized, this milestone will officially establish Alia Abdulsalam as the first Emirati female racer to secure a world record in the history of marine speed sports, cementing her place in the sport’s record books.
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