UAE's champion 'Sheik'

His cousin rules Dubai and his family owns some of the top racehorses in the world. Now, Sheik Ahmed Al Maktoum stands out on his own as the United Arab Emirates' first Olympic champion.

His cousin rules Dubai and his family owns some of the top racehorses in the world. Now, Sheik Ahmed Al Maktoum stands out on his own as the United Arab Emirates' first Olympic champion.

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Al Maktoum tied an Olympic record with 189 points, winning the gold medal in men's double trap with such ease he was just shooting for fun at the end. The 40-year-old Al Maktoum finished with a 10-shot lead.

"The last ten shots were about the enjoyment of shooting. It didn't matter," Al Maktoum said.

Second place was just as significant - Rajyavardhan Rathore won India's first-ever individual silver medal. Wang Zheng of China won the bronze with a 178.