WOF 2012#31 English: Abu Dhabi Triathlon 2012

Triathlon

The Abu Dhabi Triathlon 2012

Abu Dhabi, March 2012

Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, is hosting a world long-distance triathlon event for the third consecutive year, close to 223 km of racing to mark the opening of the new season: 3km in the sea, 200km on a bike, and 20km on foot.
This year, the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon welcomes more than 1800 enthusiasts who will do battle over one of 3 courses, a long course, which is the same as that covered by elite athletes, there is also a short course, and a sprint, the latter comprising 750m of swimming, 50km of biking, and 5km on foot.