More Images From The Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
- By Aaron Hersh
- Published Mar 13, 2011
- Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM UTC

2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The pro bikes lined up and ready for the day’s race. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Macca had a smile early in the morning, but not so much later in the day. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Raynard Tissink. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Transition before dawn. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Jordan Rapp brought a head lamp to get his gear dialed in before the sun rises. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The lights of the Emirates Palace light the beach at dawn. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Craig Alexander. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Marino Vanhoenacker came in as a favorite, and backed it up with a second-place finish. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The men’s start. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The women diving into the water. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Rasmus Henning cramped early in the bike and dropped out. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Running into the second lap of the swim. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The women entering their second lap of the swim. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Tasting the pristine waters. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Dirk Bockel getting out of the swim with Henning on his heals. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Rasmus running to his bike. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Craig Alexander was part of the first group out of the swim. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Marino Vanhoenacker running through T1. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Jordan Rapp out of transition and onto the bike. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Amy Marsh was always in contention, but never challenged for the lead. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Leanda Cave. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Speeding ticket? Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Marino climbing an overpass with the chase pack. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Macca was loose and happy for the first miles, but a few minutes behind Crowie’s group. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Crowie was pleased to be in the first group. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Frederik Van Lierde wasn’t talked about as a potential winner, but proved everyone wrong. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Bjorn Andersson tore off the front and had 7:30 lead over second place midway through the ride, but wilted and eventually dropped out. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The first group riding across the desert. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Unofficial race host Faris Al Sultan. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
No shelter from the sun or the wind. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Josh Rix. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The men were broken into two groups, but rode with legal gaps for the most part. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Can’t get enough of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon? Check out our second of three photo galleries. Click here to view gallery number one, and check back to Triathlete.com tomorrow for the final photos.

2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Can’t get enough of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon? Check out our second of three photo galleries. Click here to view gallery number one, and check back to Triathlete.com tomorrow for the final photos.

2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Can’t get enough of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon? Check out our second of three photo galleries. Click here to view gallery number one, and check back to Triathlete.com tomorrow for the final photos.

2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Faris charged hard to the front of the group after exiting the swim behind the leaders. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
He was upset about how the group was riding and spoke to the official during the ride. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The race swooped around the Yas Marina F1 racetrack. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
The swooping glass structure in the middle of the track is a hotel. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Not quite F1 speeds, but the athletes flew around the course. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Aaron Hersh
Aaron Hersh is the Senior Tech Editor of Triathlete magazine. To submit a question, write Aaron at Ahersh@competitorgroup.com.



























































