JONATHAN AND ALISTAIR BROWNLEE SET TO GO HEAD TO HEAD AT ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
Entries Now Open For World’s Most Glamorous Triathlon The superstars of Triathlon continue to make their way to Abu Dhabi with reigning Olympic Champion Alistair Brownlee and his brother Jonathan, 2012 World Champion both confirmed to open their seasons in the Emirate on March 15th. Now entering its 5th year on the calendar, the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, has firmly established itself as the chosen opener for the world’s leading Triathletes, a must do event for age group athletes. The event offers participants the opportunity to compete in long, short or sprint distance routes while taking in the breathtaking scenery of the UAE capital. Frederik Van Lierde’s win in the long distance wave at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Triathlon set him up for a tremendous season, culminating in his victory at the Ironman World Championship in Kona last month, while Melissa Hauschildtscooped the title in the women’s discipline. The Brownlee brothers will go head to head, with 2012 ITU World Champion Jonathan hoping to clinch the title from the event’s current reigning champion Alistair. “Having watched Alistair’s victory in last year’s event, I knew this was a race that I wanted to do. Alistair said the event was something I couldn’t miss out on, especially with the idyllic conditions and iconic course the event offers us. It will be...
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