His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, attended the final of the World Triathlon T100 Championship today (Sunday) at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, where His Highness praised the performance of the participants competing for the World Championship title..
His Highness said that holding the final of the T100 World Triathlon Championship reflects Dubai’s leading position as a model destination for hosting and organizing the most important tournaments and events in various sports. His Highness stressed that the sports sector in Dubai continues to achieve further growth and enhance Dubai’s attractiveness to host and organize these major world championships, and provide all means. The elements for its success are characterized by its advanced infrastructure and world-class sports facilities, which have contributed to consolidating its position as a preferred sports destination for hosting and organizing major sporting events and activities with success and distinction..
It is noteworthy that Martin van Riel X from Belgium won the elite men’s race, ending the season by winning the prestigious world title. In the women’s elite race, American Taylor Knipp gave a wonderful performance to win the race title and the championship title, strengthening her control over this sport..
The men’s elite race witnessed exciting competition between more than 2,100 age group athletes, who competed alongside their heroes in the 100 km age group race..
Caroline Bridges from the United Kingdom took first place in the women’s age group race, recording a time of 04:02:27. Frenchman Quentin Amaral, who lives in the UAE, won second place after crossing the finish line in a time of 03:25:46..
His Excellency Saeed Hareb – Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, Sam Renouf – CEO of Professional Athletes’ Organizations, and Antonio Arimanni – President of World Triathlon, handed over prizes to the winners..
In addition to the race, attendees enjoyed many family entertainment activities in the racing village at Meydan Racecourse, where multiple activities were organized, including live music..
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