Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

Recap the action from last weekend's fifth edition of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

The former Olympian has established himself in the past year as a top long-course contender.

Tyler Butterfield, Melissa Hauschildt, Alistair Brownlee and Svenja Bazlen all earned victories in Abu Dhabi.

Tyler Butterfield brought an Abu Dhabi title back to the family, while Melissa Hauschildt continued her dominance of middle-distance racing.

The Brownlee brothers earned the men's victory together, while Germany's Svenja Bazlen was on top for the women at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon short-course race.

For the first time in its five-year history the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon has sold out.

Organizers of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon have announced that a prize purse of $60,000 has been added to the short-course race.

Nikki Butterfield will come in as the defending champion after beating out a tough field last year.

The ITU star will not be racing among other pros in the long-distance Abu Dhabi race as he will take on the short-course race.

Andrew Starykowicz and race organizers talk about the events that followed a horrific crash at the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Starykowicz collided with a volunteer while cycling during the race.

Get a peek inside transition at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon to see what some of the sport's stars are riding.

Henning runs to victory and Butterfield breaks the field on the final 30 miles of the bike.

Andi Boecherer elevated himself to the upper echelon of the pro triathlon ranks in 2011 by winning three 70.3s and finishing eighth in Kona.

Not only is Chris Lieto the fastest cyclist in triathlon, he’s also one of the most detail-oriented when it comes to his bike setup.

Julie Dibens hopes to return to the Ironman World Championship in 2013.

Despite the fact that Chris Lieto has never raced in Abu Dhabi, his strong bike skills have him positioned as one of the favorites to win.

The favorites face the media and the looming 200km bike leg.

Pros Julie Dibens and James Cunnama put on a swim clinic at the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Now in its third year of existence, the race will feature a slightly different course for 2012 due to an increase in participants.

After two years of winning the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, Julie Dibens will travel this year to Abu Dhabi as an ambassador.

A few photos from the past two years of Abu Dhabi racing.

The March 3rd event will once again feature some of the top names in the sport.

Over 50 athletes from Qatar have signed up for the third annual Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

The 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon will feature more than 1,500 participants from 58 countries.

The increase in participants has led Abu Dhabi International Triathlon organizers to change the swim and bike routes for the third running.

Pre registration for the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon is now open. The race, will will take place on March 3, 2012, will be the third running of the event.

With pre-registration for the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon now open, we though we'd look back at this year's pro race and help give you an idea of what it would be like to race in the United Arab Emirates.

American Andrew Starykowicz raced the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon on this Orbea Ordu, outfitted with a mix of Shimano and Vision components.

Chris McCromack may not be racing Kona this year, but that doesn’t mean he is purely a short-course racer. He will be displaying his Ironman strength this weekend aboard this Specialized Shiv at the Ironman 70.3 San Juan triathlon

A local said this week, “There may be big buildings and water, but it’s still a desert.” That desert now hosts posh modern amenities such as a F1 racetrack and an ever-expanding modern city, in addition to one of the world’s most competitive triathlons. Here are some breathtaking scenes from Abu Dhabi.

Today on TriCenter, we recap the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon and we get insight into why so many triathletes are taking their training indoors.

Can't get enough of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon? Check out our second of three photo galleries.

The hot and windy conditions of the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon meant that just finishing the 3km swim, 200km bike and 20km run was an accomplishment.

In a day of heat, wind and carnage, Frederick Van Lierde of Belgium won the men’s race and Julie Dibens of Great Britain won the women’s race of the second annual Abu Dhabi International Triathlon on Saturday.

The incredible field at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon isn’t the only attraction this week. As the first major international race of the year, the ADIT is our first look at the bikes the world’s best triathletes will be racing on in 2011.

Inside Triathlon Editor-in-Chief Courtney Baird takes you to the streets of Abu Dhabi with a look at the buzz of the city less than 24 hours out from the big race.

Triathlete.com has been following some of the best triathletes in the world as they train, scout the course and devour the massive buffet at the Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan hotel.

One of the most talked about athletes at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon this year is Australia’s Chris McCormack, largely because the reigning Ironman world champion recently announced that he’s going to forgo defending his title in Kona to attempt to qualify for the Olympics.

Bockel broke off the front of the field at the 2008 Beijing Olympic triathlon, and he might try the same tactic this weekend aboard this Blue Triad SP.

Hang out with some of the sport's top athletes as they get ready to race in Saturday's Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird gives her first impressions of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and the host of Saturday's Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Denmark's Rasmus Henning previews the 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Bockel took time to talk to Triathlete.com about adding Blue Competition Cycles as his bike sponsor, his thoughts on Chris McCormack’s attempt to qualify for the Olympics and how he’s feeling heading into Abu Dhabi.

Elite triathlete Bryan Rhodes will compete in this Saturday’s Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in memory of the Christchurch earthquake victims and is calling on fellow athletes and the general public to help raise funds to assist the emergency relief efforts.

Two-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander believes Saturday’s Abu Dhabi International Triathlon could be the most open endurance race of the year.

This month’s Abu Dhabi International Triathlon will live up to its billing of being an event for all ages when two athletes with a 54-year-age gap between them will compete in the short course event.

The best field of long course pro triathletes outside the Ironman World Championship in Kona will come together in the United Arab Emirates on March 12 for the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon (ADIT).

ESPY award winner Jason Lester, one of the most famous disabled athletes in the world, will compete in next month's Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Germany's Faris Al-Sultan and his Team Abu Dhabi partners have arrived in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, a city outside of Abu Dhabi, to prepare for March 12's Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Inside Triathlon magazine photo editor Nils Nilsen made the trek out to Abu Dhabi last year for the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Triathlete.com has confirmed that both Craig Alexander and Chris McCormack plan to be on the starting line in Abu Dhabi.