Hudayriyat Island Hosts the World Triathlon Multisport Championships

For ten days this November, Abu Dhabi becomes the centre of the multisport world. The World Triathlon Multisport Championships arrive on Hudayriyat Island from 13 to 22 November, bringing more than 4,000 people from 45 nations to the capital.

Hosted by Modon and powered by TAQA, the championships are spread across the island, with the athlete hub at 321 Sports and the Championship Village at Velodrome Abu Dhabi.

The race schedule
13 November: Sprint championships
14 and 15 November: Duathlon
17 November: Cross Triathlon
19 November: Cross Duathlon
20 November: Aquathlon
22 November: Long Distance and Aquabike

It is not only about the racing. On 13 November, Claptone and Groove Armada play Surf Abu Dhabi to open the championships, and on 21 November athletes and residents are invited to join a beach clean up on the island.

Spectating is a lovely way to spend a cool November morning on the island. For the full programme and results, visit triathlon.org.