Ryan Hannah, Managing Director of Compass, delivered a breakthrough performance claiming gold in both the 100 metres and 200 metres sprint finals at the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix.
In the 100m final Hannah ran 11.54 seconds with a legal wind reading of +0.2. The performance not only secured victory but produced the highest points score in the field under the World Para Athletics mixed class scoring system.
He followed this with a second win in the 200m final, clocking 23.82 seconds into a headwind of −0.8. Once again, he topped the points rankings to take gold.
The meeting represented a significant progression. Hannah entered the competition with a listed 100m personal best of 11.81 seconds. His 11.54 run therefore marks a 0.27 second improvement under fully legal conditions, a considerable margin at this level of sprinting.
Reflecting on the performance, Hannah said:
“Dubai was a defining moment for me. It was my first time competing internationally and to come away with two wins in mixed class finals means a great deal. I knew there was more in me than 11.81, but to execute under pressure and deliver 11.54 in a legal race gives me real belief in what is possible next.”
The Dubai Grand Prix forms part of the World Para Athletics international calendar and attracts leading athletes from across the globe. Securing two gold medals at this level signals Hannah’s growing presence as he builds towards the next major championships.