Errata: Abu Dhabi the first round of the World Series happens to be Sprint distance

The Itu has published by mistake that Abu Dhabi will host the first round of the Triathlon World Series in the 2017 season on March 3 and has just announced that the race will be played in Sprint distance.

Mario Mola Caworld leader in 2016, got the victory in the test of Abu Dhabi while Fernando Alarza It was fourth. This test was disputed in Olympic distance.

Recently , Marisol MarriedPresident of the ITU commented that it was being evaluated, the Proof of the Olympic Games at sprint distance, Is this a first step to convert the circuit in that distance?

Video Summary 2016

2017 World Series Calendar

ABU DHABIMar 3-4

GOLD COASTApr 8-9

YOKOHAMAMay 13-14

LEEDSJun 10-11

HAMBURGJul 15-16

EDMONTONJul 28-30

MONTREALAug 5-6

STOCKHOLMAug 26-27

ROTTERDAM

Photo: ITU