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Look Back: Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

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  • Published Feb 17, 2012
  • Updated 3 days ago
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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Many athletes, including defending champions Eneko Llanos and Julie Dibens, returned to race in Abu Dhabi for a second time in 2011. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Germany's Faris Al-Sultan. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    The Abu Dhabi International Triathlon is set to take place Saturday, March 3. Here are a few photos from the past two years of Abu Dhabi racing.Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    The swooping glass structure in the middle of the F1 track is a hotel. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Germany's Faris Al-Sultan is a member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team and serves as the unofficial pro host for the event. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    The heat in 2011 got to every athlete on the course. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    The lights of the Emirates Palace light the beach at dawn before the race gets underway. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Chris "Macca" McCormack chose to toe the line in the 2011 race. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Frederik Van Lierde beat out the race favorites to take the win in 2011. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Bjorn Andersson showed off his cycling speed on the fast course. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Faris Al-Sultan and his Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team teammates often train in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    There is little shelter on the bike course. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    One of the main attractions of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon is the opportunity to race on a Formula1 race track. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Julie Dibens is undefeated on this course. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Photo: Nils NIlsen

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    The Emirates Palace Hotel serves as a breathtaking backdrop to the swim course. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Spain's Eneko Llanos took the win in the inaugural version of the race. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    The course is suited to the strengths of Julie Dibens, who is one of the fastest female cyclists in the sport. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    If you do decide to race, don't forget to take time out to see all that Abu Dhabi has to offer. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    After the race the pros got the opportunity to tour Abu Dhabi. Photo: Aaron Hersh

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    2010 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

    The swim is made up of one big 3km lap. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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