Antonio Benito falls out of the T100 Dubai 2025
Spanish triathlete Antonio Benito will miss the T100 Dubai Triathlon 2025 after suffering a recurrence of his posterior tibial injury. The athlete from La Mancha is confident he will recover in time for the Grand Final in Oman.
Antonio Benito falls out of T100 Dubai due to injury
Antonio Benito ha announced who will not compete in the next event of T100 Triathlon World Tour in Dubai.
The Spanish triathlete explained on his social media that the discomfort he had been experiencing in his leg has reappeared in recent days, forcing him to stop his running training.
“It’s not been an easy end to the season. This week the discomfort returned while running, so I have to stop… There won’t be a T100 Dubai Triathlon for me,” the triathlete shared on his Instagram account.
The decision comes just a week before the event and represents a significant loss for the international circuit. Benito, a member of the BMC Triathlon TeamHe had completed a solid season in middle and long distance running, with outstanding performances in the T100 Triathlon World Tour and tests of calendar HOMBRE DE HIERRO.
A complicated end to the season
After his participation in the Nice IRONMAN World ChampionshipBenito took a few weeks of physical and mental rest. Although he tried to cautiously resume training, the discomfort in his posterior tibial muscle reappeared in mid-October.
The triathlete himself commented that he had started running gradually with "walk-run" intervals, but the recovery has not been enough to face a demanding event like Dubai.
A year of international growth
2025 has been a year of consolidation for Antonio Benito on the international stage. World Long Distance Champion in Pontevedra and runner-up in IRONMAN TexasThe triathlete from Tomelloso has maintained a very high competitive level throughout the season.
The T100 Triathlon World Tour, has participated in such important events as Vancouver, Singapore, San Francisco and LondonHe has competed against some of the best triathletes in the world. His consistency in the running segment and his ability to suffer until the end have earned him recognition within the circuit.
Looking ahead: The Oman Final
Despite the injury, Benito's season isn't completely over. If his recovery progresses well, the player from La Mancha could be ready in time for the T100 World Tour Grand Final, planned for the December 12 in Oman, where the final points and prizes of the championship will be awarded.
For now, the priority is to regain his form and leave behind the discomfort that has held him back in the final stretch of the season.
“It’s time to stop, listen to your body and come back when the time is right,” the Spaniard concluded in his statement.
From Triathlon News We send you all our support during this recovery phase.
