Videos of Marten Van Riel and Taylor Knibb's victory in the Dubai T100
Dubai has witnessed a historic event in the world of triathlon with the crowning of the first T100 world champions.
Marten Van Riel y Taylor Knibb They claimed victory in the Dubai final, completing a spectacular season on the seventh and final stop of the circuit that visited Miami, Singapore, San Francisco, London, Ibiza and Las Vegas before arriving in the United Arab Emirates.
Marten Van RielThe 31-year-old Belgian left no doubt about his dominance by winning a race that demanded the highest level in all three segments.
Since the beginning of swimming, Van Rail He remained in the leading group, demonstrating his experience and skill both in the water and in cycling, where he controlled the pace of the race along with other favourites.
It was during the foot race that he sealed his victory, resisting the push of the German. Rich Bogen, who fought side by side until the last meters.
In the female category, Taylor Knibb completed a perfect season, with victories in San Francisco, Ibiza, Las Vegas and now Dubai.
At just 26 years old, the American has established herself as the best triathlete on the circuit, taking home the T100 world champion title and the corresponding $210.000, plus the additional $25.000 prize for her victory in the Final.
Her dominance was absolute, leading every segment of the race and crossing the finish line with a comfortable lead over the rest of the competitors.
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