Taylor Knibb vs Ashleigh Gentle: All Set for the Finale at the Dubai T100 Triathlon
The starlist for the test is already known

The two big favourites for the title, Taylor Knibb y Ashleigh Gentle will face each other in the final round of the T100, an event that will be held in Dubai on 16 and 17 November.
This decisive duel between the American and Australian triathletes will be the culmination of the first edition of the T100 Triathlon World TourOrganized by the PTO (Professional Triathletes Organization) and World Triathlon.
Both athletes arrive with real chances of winning the title. To do so, Knibb will have to win or be second or Ashleigh Gentle win the test and it depends on that Knibb does not enter among the first two.
Taylor Knibb She arrives as the most consistent triathlete, with three victories in the series, while Ashleigh Gentle, with two victories, remains its main rival.
The final promises to be a real spectacle for triathlon lovers, and the prize for whoever is crowned champion is no less spectacular: $210.000 for the winner.
Triathletes of the calibre of India Lee (Britain), Lucy Charles-Barclay (Britain), Imogen Simmonds (Switzerland), and Laura Philipp (Germany), who also have a chance of reaching the podium thanks to the increased points that will be awarded in this final.
This point increase, which awards 55 points to the winner instead of the usual 35, adds an extra dose of excitement and possibilities for the rest of the competitors.
Circuits
The 100km event will consist of three segments: a 2km swim at Sunrise Beach, with spectacular views of the Dubai skyline, a XNUMXkm run at the beach, and a XNUMXkm run at the beach. bike 80km through the Meydan area, including the famous Royal Bridge and a final 18km race around Meydan Racecourse, home of the world-famous Dubai World Cup.
Starlist
In total, more than 20 athletes will be competing in Dubai for the first time this year, including five wildcard triathletes who have secured their place during the season.
Among them is Haley Chura (USA), Kaidi Kivioja (Estonia), Laura Madson (Denmark), Grace thek (Australia) and Julie Derron (Switzerland), who has put in solid performances in Ibiza and Lake Las Vegas, positioning herself as a serious contender for Dubai.
This is the list of professionals who will be in the test
Job title | Athlete | Country |
---|---|---|
1 | Taylor Knibb | USA |
2 | Ashleigh Gentle | AUS |
3 | India Lee | GBR |
4 | Imogen Simmonds | SWI |
5 | Laura Philipp | GER |
6 | Kat matthews | GBR |
7 | Lucy byram | GBR |
8 | Paula Findlay | CAN |
9 | Julie Derron | SWI |
10 | Lucy Charles-Barclay | GBR |
11 | Flora Duffy | BER |
12 | Taylor Spivey | USA |
13 | Tamara jewett | CAN |
14 | Emma Pallant Browne | GBR |
15 | Amelia Watkinson | NZL |
16 | Anne Haug | GER |
17 | Haley Chura | USA |
18 | Kaidi Kivioja | EST |
19 | Laura Madson | THE |
20 | Grace thek | AUS |
21 | Chelsea Sodaro | USA |
22 | Marjolaine pierre | FRA |
Schedules and how to follow it live
The event will begin broadcasting on Saturday, November 16 at 13:15 p.m. local time on beIN Sports, and the athletes will take to the water at 13:30 p.m. (10:30 a.m. in Spain).
The competition can be followed live on Eurosport, which will be in charge of the exclusive broadcast and on the official website.