• The Burj Al Arab hotel provides the backdrop for cyclists competing in the Ironman 70.3 Dubai triathlon on Friday, March 12. AFP
    The Burj Al Arab hotel provides the backdrop for cyclists competing in the Ironman 70.3 Dubai triathlon on Friday, March 12. AFP
  • Martina Aitolehti of Finland competes in the 90-kilometre cycling leg of the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. EPA
    Martina Aitolehti of Finland competes in the 90-kilometre cycling leg of the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. EPA
  • Athletes rush to the water for the 1.9-km swimming section of the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021, Swimmers started next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, finishing the loop at Jumeirah public beach. EPA
    Athletes rush to the water for the 1.9-km swimming section of the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021, Swimmers started next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, finishing the loop at Jumeirah public beach. EPA
  • The Burj Al Arab hotel provides the backdrop as Ironman 70.3 Dubai competitors sprint back to shore after completing the swimming section of the endurance event. AFP
    The Burj Al Arab hotel provides the backdrop as Ironman 70.3 Dubai competitors sprint back to shore after completing the swimming section of the endurance event. AFP
  • An Ironman 70.3 Dubai triathlete gives a victory sign after finishing the swimming section of the event. AFP
    An Ironman 70.3 Dubai triathlete gives a victory sign after finishing the swimming section of the event. AFP
  • Competitors return to shore after completing the 1.9-km swim section of the Ironman 70.3 Dubai triathlon. AFP
    Competitors return to shore after completing the 1.9-km swim section of the Ironman 70.3 Dubai triathlon. AFP
  • A fan cools an athlete with water during the running section of the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. EPA
    A fan cools an athlete with water during the running section of the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. EPA
  • Julie Iemmolo of France in action during the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. Competitors ran a 21.1km course along the city's coastline. EPA
    Julie Iemmolo of France in action during the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. Competitors ran a 21.1km course along the city's coastline. EPA
  • Daniel Bakkegard of Denmark celebrates as he nears the finishing line to win the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon and set a new record time of three hours, 33 minutes and two seconds. EPA
    Daniel Bakkegard of Denmark celebrates as he nears the finishing line to win the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon and set a new record time of three hours, 33 minutes and two seconds. EPA
  • Portugal's Filipe Azevedo crosses the finishing line to take second place in Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021. AFP
    Portugal's Filipe Azevedo crosses the finishing line to take second place in Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021. AFP
  • Filipe Azevedo shows his relief at completing the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. EPA
    Filipe Azevedo shows his relief at completing the Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. EPA
  • From left, Portugal's Filipe Azevedo, Daniel Bakkegard of Denmark and Sweden's Rasmus Svenningsson take the podium spots in the men's Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. AFP
    From left, Portugal's Filipe Azevedo, Daniel Bakkegard of Denmark and Sweden's Rasmus Svenningsson take the podium spots in the men's Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. AFP
  • Daniela Ryf of Switzeland celebrates winning the women's Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. The multiple world championship winner was competing for the first time since 2019. AFP
    Daniela Ryf of Switzeland celebrates winning the women's Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 triathlon. The multiple world championship winner was competing for the first time since 2019. AFP

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March 13, 2021

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