{"id":77468,"date":"2024-05-28T09:10:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T08:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protriathletes.org\/?post_type=media-releases&p=77468"},"modified":"2024-05-29T14:58:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T13:58:13","slug":"pto-announce-dubai-t100-triathlon-course-in-iconic-location-as-amateur-100km-race-goes-on-sale","status":"publish","type":"media-releases","link":"https:\/\/protriathletes.org\/es\/media-releases\/pto-announce-dubai-t100-triathlon-course-in-iconic-location-as-amateur-100km-race-goes-on-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"PTO Announce Dubai T100 Triathlon Course To Take Place At Meydan Racecourse And Surrounding Area For The Inaugural Weekend Event In November 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dubai Gets Ready To Add Another World-Class Event To Its Sporting Calendar; Registrations Selling Out Fast.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 May 2024<\/em><\/strong>:<\/strong> The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon have announced the renowned Meydan Racecourse, Crystal Lagoon of District One and the surrounding area, to host the new T100 Triathlon World Tour <\/em><\/strong>when it visits Dubai on 15-17 November this year.<\/p>\n Delivered by race organisers Falcon and Associates in partnership with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Holding, the Dubai T100 Triathlon <\/em><\/strong>women\u2019s and men\u2019s professional races will take place at the racecourse – the home of the Dubai World Cup – alongside the swim stage in the dazzling Crystal Lagoon swimming complex of the exclusive District One residential development, as well as the cycle stage at Meydan \u2013 which includes the Royal Bridge (picture above and video here<\/a>)<\/em>\u00a0surrounding area.<\/p>\n This location announcement for the challenging 100km course (comprising a 2km swim, 80km bike, and 18km run) epitomises both Dubai and the T100<\/em><\/strong>, blending an unforgettable urban backdrop with a world-class sporting spectacle. The T100 <\/em><\/strong>Triathlon weekend and its mass participation events provide the only opportunity for members of the public to access this incredible facility.<\/p>\n To register for 100km amateur race visit https:\/\/t100triathlon.com\/dubai\/participate\/<\/a> but hurry as places are going quickly. Further details on other distances will be announced in due course.<\/p>\n As well as the Triathlon events, there will also be a comprehensive range of other participation opportunities offered throughout the weekend, including Relays, Sprints, Youth Events and Running. These event offerings will cater to multiple interests, forming an integral part of the 2024 30 x 30 Dubai Fitness Challenge, with registration set to commence later this year.<\/p>\n Commenting on the news, PTO CEO Sam Renouf<\/strong> said:\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s great to be finally sharing the exciting course details of our first ever event in the UAE, especially the iconic location of Meydan Racecourse. The first Dubai T100<\/em><\/strong> will be one of the most anticipated stops on the new T100 Triathlon World Tour<\/em><\/strong>, with the world\u2019s best Triathletes as well as a host of amateurs all getting the chance to race on the same course. With the swim taking place in the amazing Crystal Lagoon at District One, this will surely become a bucket list event for the sport globally.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m especially grateful to our partners, the Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Holding. The blend of an event which showcases the best athletes in the world; gives the leading amateurs the chance to test themselves over the same course and enables everyone else the opportunity to enjoy a swim, cycle or run – is unique and fits perfectly with the ambition and vision of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n Dubai Fitness Challenge was launched in 2017 to support the vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, to transform Dubai into one of the most active cities in the world, encouraging citizens, residents and visitors to embrace a healthier lifestyle by committing to 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days, with an action-packed calendar of activities and events.<\/p>\n Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE)<\/strong>, said: \u201cIt is our pleasure to unveil yet another world-class addition to Dubai\u2019s exciting international sporting events calendar.\u00a0 Coinciding\u00a0 with the annual city-wide Dubai Fitness Challenge, the Dubai T100 Triathlon will highlight Dubai’s commitment to mass participation sports, while also attracting high profile triathletes to our city. Hosting this Triathlon for the first time is perfectly aligned with our visionary leadership’s aspiration to position Dubai as the best place to visit, live, and work in, and the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to further consolidate Dubai\u2019s status as a leading global city for business and leisure. As a leading international events hub, Dubai also looks forward to showcasing its exceptional facilities, infrastructure, and hospitality to athletes and spectators from around the world during this inaugural challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n The T100 Triathlon World Tour <\/em><\/strong>is designated by World Triathlon, the sports international governing body, as the \u2018official World Championship for long distance triathlon\u2019. Meaning the series has a season-long narrative and culminates with the crowning of a women\u2019s and men\u2019s T100<\/em><\/strong> World Champion, rather than simply individual race winners.<\/p>\n Dubai will be the penultimate leg on the eight-stop $7 million USD global triathlon tour which started in Miami (9 March) and Singapore (13-14 April) earlier this year and visits San Francisco (8-9 June), London (27-28 July), Ibiza (28-29 September) and Las Vegas (19-20 October) before touching down in the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n H.E. Nasser Aman Al Rahma, the Assistant Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council (DSC)<\/strong> expressed pleasure toward hosting this international event in Dubai and stated:<\/p>\n \u201cWe are pleased Dubai is hosting this prominent international event, alongside other top global cities, including: Miami, San Francisco, London, Las Vegas, Singapore and Ibiza. The hosting of this international event confirms the quality of life in Dubai and its attractiveness, the remarkable status of sport in the country, and shows that Dubai continues attracting further major sports events. DSC is keen to collaborate with various entities to attract further major sports championships & events. DSC supports the sector of the organisation of sports events and boosts its contribution to the enhancement of sports tourism & domestic product in Dubai. DSC also exerts considerable efforts to bring happiness to all individuals in society and to enable them to follow the most eminent world championships alongside the most prominent global stars & teams in different sports. We affirm keenness to continue organizing such major events and add them to the most international sports events on DSC\u2019s annual agenda\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate<\/strong> said: \u201cWe are pleased to host the T100 Triathlon World Tour<\/em><\/strong> at two of our landmark locations and provide the participating athletes as well as the spectators with a thrilling sporting experience. Dubai is home to some of the most extraordinary global sporting events and we are proud to once again extend our support to an exhilarating race which will further cement the emirate\u2019s position as a world-class sporting destination. As part of our endeavours to further boost Dubai\u2019s sporting culture, we look forward to hosting events that invite participation from both the local community and international visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n Local athlete Ali Ramdan<\/strong>, who is about to celebrate a decade of competing in triathlon, spoke about the inaugural Dubai T100<\/em><\/strong>, saying: \u201cBeing a person who was born and brought up in this country, and having started my triathlon journey ten years ago, to hear that the Dubai T100 will be in the same year is so exciting for me.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t wait to share the track with some many other athletes from the community,\u201d added Ali. \u201cIf it\u2019s not world-class to describe what Dubai and the Dubai Sports Council has done for the sport \u2013 I don\u2019t know what is. We have professional tracks, beautiful facilities, ready for us to train on and host these kinds of events. It\u2019s truly amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n Melina Timson-Katchis<\/strong>, another local athlete who hasn\u2019t let \u2018life\u2019 get in the way of her triathlon journey, said: \u201cWhen the news came out that T100 was coming to Dubai, I think every triathlete across the UAE was ready to sign up instantly! It\u2019s such an incredible event and the fact it\u2019s happening here in Dubai, in such a great location too, is why we can\u2019t wait to get going.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDespite injuries, having kids and a full-time job, my love for triathlon hasn\u2019t wavered,\u201d added Melina. \u201cSo much so I\u2019ve made it my full-time job, and I love to bring those I coach to events like T100. I\u2019ve got students of different abilities and some who only do certain disciplines of triathlon \u2013 but this event in November is going to be perfect for them.\u201d<\/p>\n How the T100 Triathlon World Tour works\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Falcon and Associates, the local organisers of the Dubai T100<\/em><\/strong> Triathlon are also responsible for many of the most prestigious events on Dubai\u2019s sporting calendar, including the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Emirates Dubai 7s, and the Dubai World Cup.<\/p>\n -Ends-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n For high-res images, click: <\/em><\/strong>HERE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For further information:<\/strong><\/p>\n Anthony Scammell:\u00a0Anthony.Scammell@protriathletes.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n